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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: rennen on November 13, 2009, 02:30:17 PM

Title: Parts back from Powdercoating! Yay!
Post by: rennen on November 13, 2009, 02:30:17 PM

Here are my intake plenum and valvecover fresh out of the oven!

I can wait to get this stuff back on the car!!

(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/Rennenim/photo3.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/Rennenim/photo4.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/Rennenim/photo5.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/Rennenim/photo6.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/Rennenim/photo7.jpg)
(http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d195/Rennenim/photo8.jpg)

Title: Parts back from Powdercoating! Yay!
Post by: jgraves on November 13, 2009, 02:36:57 PM

I've been thinking about doing the same exact thing to my engine.  Approximately, how much does it cost?

Title: Parts back from Powdercoating! Yay!
Post by: rennen on November 13, 2009, 02:44:37 PM

I spent the shop minimum which was $125.00. In hindsight I could have probably taken the lower intake plenum and the thermostat housing in as well. But ah well, I am happy with the results!

Title: Parts back from Powdercoating! Yay!
Post by: jgraves on November 13, 2009, 03:01:02 PM

It really looks good!!!  I can't wait to see what it looks like one the engine.  I hope you post some more pictures when it's done.

Title: Parts back from Powdercoating! Yay!
Post by: Ramblin MAn on November 13, 2009, 09:57:59 PM

I just love the look of fresh parts.

Title: Parts back from Powdercoating! Yay!
Post by: nuvolarossa on November 14, 2009, 07:53:51 AM

I love powdercoating! too bad that I can't enjoy my car anymore (no time).
 
Take a pic with them fitted!

Title: Parts back from Powdercoating! Yay!
Post by: rennen on November 14, 2009, 10:14:47 AM

Thanks guys. I will for sure take some pics when everything is all back together...

Title: Parts back from Powdercoating! Yay!
Post by: carlos318is on November 15, 2009, 05:52:22 AM

I powder coat wheels and look sweet:D