'paint it any color you want as long as its black...'

[Turbo442]

I beleive Henry Ford once said...'paint it any color you want as long as its black'

Well actually I powder coated everything semi gloss black. I got tired of the rice look and miss-matched colors. I do need to pick up some black silicone 2.5" couplers...the blue isint cutting it. Never gave a $hit about my engine bay until recently, now I am trying to clean it up a bit. The semi-gloss kind of gives it OEM look.

Just installed an EVO head and exhaust manifold gasket, ARP Head bolts. Had the head planed and a 3 angle valve grind. Installing a catch can and moving my fuel pressure gauge inside so I can see whats happening at WOT. Re-built my TB with new O-rings will pressure test to 25 psi. Welded a 2.5" mandrel bend onto the end of an Injen intake. All new injector seals and o-rings.

We will see how she runs this time.

90 AWD 5sp, 20G, Tial 35mm, 9.5x28x2.8 FMIC with 2 1/2" piping, 550's, 2G mas, 2G exhaust manifold and O2, full 2.5" exhaust with TP, 3000 VR4 pump, SAFC, 2.5" intake pipe, 2G pistons, new style lifters.

 

[DSMJim]

Looks good. I like that drivers side motor mount thats the new clear ones that are all the rave on ebay now huh?

 

[Turbo442]

I removed the motor mount to let the motor 'float' with the wheel hop.

 

[Dallas J]

He must have got those clear mani-turbo bolts with that motor mount.. Either way, looks good.

-Dallas J

 

[igopoopy]

and plug wires and t-belt :laugh:

 

[UMR98GSX]

Hey quit flaming the guy because he took some pics before he finished the install, probably got excited about how awesome it looked. I think it looks beautiful Turbo442 , very clean. How much did it cost to have all of the powdercoating done?

 

[sweet97]

Yeah it does look nice! What are the letterings on the cover, white or polished? I may "copy" you but I'm across the country in central New York so we won't be next to each other at Wal-mart, mine's Red also! mark

 

[Stapl3]

Hey quit flaming the guy because he took some pics before he finished the install

No one was flaming anyone.

 

[Turbo442]

Hey quit flaming the guy because he took some pics before he finished the install, probably got excited about how awesome it looked. I think it looks beautiful Turbo442 , very clean. How much did it cost to have all of the powdercoating done?

I picked up a powder coating kit from harbour freight for like $60.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42802

Just buy a cheap oven from a used appliance place for like $50, dont use one you cook with. You can get all kinds of powders now, even chrome and flourescencs, check on E-bay for good deals. Eastwood also sells stuff, but the harbour freight kit works just as well.

What are the letterings on the cover, white or polished? I may "copy" you but I'm across the country in central New York so we won't be next to each other at Wal-mart, mine's Red also!

I just used a rubber sanding block with some 80 grit and then 320 grit and took it down to the aluminum.

You guys better not be flaming me...

 

[espinelli]

You guys better not be flaming me...

I don't think anyone is flaming. Just messing with you. All kidding aside, that's some nice work. How much would you charge if I sent you some of my $hit?

 

[the_anti_honda]

i think it looks bad ass good job on the diy

 

[pballernh]

You could get all that powdercoated at a local shop for like $100. Much easier to do and work it to me.

BTW, Looks good that's what I plan to do when I get back home.

 

[bigfoot]

I went the same route. When I ran through the smog check with all stock accessories last year TWO guys about broke their necks checking it out. Maybe they had never seen one before but I took the hint. So as I built the car the motto was 'black is beutifull' Now I see that two DSMers got their cars stolen here in the same week. Believe me the sleeper look rules.

Untill you find black silicon couplers, use wide electritions tape.

 

[Matts95TSiAWD]

Now I see that two DSMers got their cars stolen here in the same week. Believe me the sleeper look rules.

wow - howd that happen?