To clean and engine, what is the best way? I was going to go to the self wash place and use their low pressure engine cleaner. I used this on a truck to get the mud out but never on my car. And on my 94? what do I need to try and not get wet?

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1994 Camaro Z28 !CAGS! Moroso cold air intake AZ speed and marine 52mm TB
underdrive pullies B&M ripper Shifter RK sport headers SLP Y pipe random tech hi-flo Cat
borla adjustable Cat Back ( wide open) 160 therm '98 front brakes
Eibach 1.5" lower springs blistein suspension and alot of little things
!!!YOU CANT GET POWER FROM RICE!!!

 

i would not use a hose of any sort on our cars. too risky getting the opti wet $$$$$$$

just fill a plastic spray bottle with water, cover the opti with saran wrap, or old towels and lightly spray the engine bay down with engine degreaser or simple green.(make sure your motor is cool to the touch) be sure to angle the spray towards the firewall (away from opti area)

allow to soak and get a little brush to dig out any stubborn dirt/grease spots. use your spray-water bottle ro rinse after 10 mins. of the degreaser soaking in. again, be sure to shoot your spray water bottle away from the opti area.

wipe off any excess water, remove your opti-rag and start up. let it run and get hot to burn off any residual water.

if you want a more "new car" look, mix some armor all with the spray bottle water (70/30 mix in favor of the armor all) and after shutting off and cooling the motor, cover up your opti again and lightly spray the plastic parts of the engine bay with the armor all mixture. let that soak 10-15 mins, and then re-apply once or twice more. when everything is nice and black and shiny, wipe off excess and repeat above steps to dry off the engine again.

s/b lookin real good and new by now!

good luck, and keep moisture away from the opti at all costs.

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BLK 94 TransAm, M6, SLP-CAI, SLP!CAGS, Leather, T-Tops, Chrome 98 wheels, every factory option. more mods 2 follow.

 

thqt is what I thought about the opti. I have a friend I work with that owns a car wash and detailing. he has not heard of a opti and said he sprays the motor down.

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1994 Camaro Z28 !CAGS! Moroso cold air intake AZ speed and marine 52mm TB
underdrive pullies B&M ripper Shifter RK sport headers SLP Y pipe random tech hi-flo Cat
borla adjustable Cat Back ( wide open) 160 therm '98 front brakes
Eibach 1.5" lower springs blistein suspension and alot of little things
!!!YOU CANT GET POWER FROM RICE!!!

 

Never, ever use a pressure washer on a LT1 engine. Some people do it and have done it but is it worth risking $500.00+?

Just get in there with a rag, some simple green and some elbow grease. It may take a while but I will turn out better and youll save some money too.

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96 black Z28 A4
GTP stage II heads, GTP 226/230 cam, 11:1 CR, Pro Torque 2800 TC, Tranny cooler, 3.42, 1.6 rr, Holley 58mm TB, Hooker LT's, SLP CAI, LT4 KM, cutout, Wolfe cage....too many more to list.
Performance work done @ Mattucci Motorsports
WNYFA FLFB
Im the one with the fast, shiney, good looking car

 

I use 303 on all my under hood componets. Spray it on and then if you want wipe it off. I usally leave it on to soak.

 

I have a 2000 LS1, is there really anyting to worry about if I wash mine? I know to keep the water away from the coil packs but other than that I don't think I should have a problem. Does anyone have some input on this?

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Bright red 2000 Z28
Ported and polished MAF
Free ram air mod