LSx Engines painted Chevy Orange

[1970camaroRS]

I've already decided what to paint my enigne, but I was wondering what you guys think about painted LSx engines.

Chevy Orange, Gloss Black, or something else (body matching color, etc.)

[camcojb]

if it's an iron block I like an eggshell black, not full gloss. Of course Chevy orange is cool if you're doing an old school theme, but my current LQ9/LS3 headed setup is an eggshell black. Gives a very clean look in my opinion.

Jody

[tones2SS]

I voted Chevy Orange. Look at the GMMP LSx engines.
Look bad ass!!:thumbsup:

[Bow Tie 67]

I painted my aluminum block cast iron gray.

[Vegas69]

Depends on the rest of the car.

[deuce_454]

:ttiwop:

[Bow Tie 67]

http://inlinethumb61.webshots.com/42812/2074403270065608932S500x500Q85.jpg (http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2074403270065608932tJkbZP)

[1badchevelle]

I am partial to the orange. My 5 yo son did the paint work on the block and valve covers.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/1bad71chevelle/112.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/1bad71chevelle/Picture108-1.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/1bad71chevelle/Picture106.jpg

[GregWeld]

I agree with Todd.... sad to say... :>)

Depends on the rest of the car and it's "purpose"... a show car should probably have a matching block to the paint scheme... a street driver - the black the Jody suggested... and to me (personal preference) I'd only ever do chevy orange on a 100% "restoration" if that was the original color.

My buddies black 56 - has a BBC painted a beautiful RED... and with the black inner fenders and billet --- the red really livens up the engine compartment... and is "kinda" like the orange...

So ---- like Todd said -- it depends...


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Pierres%2056/IMG_0928.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Pierres%2056/IMG_0783.jpg

[tones2SS]

That is a sharp looking engine bay.:wow:
VERY NICE!!:thumbsup:

[gtotto]

Depending on your overall look/style, I would go chev orange. I tried to attatch a pic here...

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=23554&stc=1&d=1268630622

I think this looks REALLY cool for an older vette or shoebox. Making it look "oem" with a twist.

[1970camaroRS]

I decided to do the block and the valve covers in Chevy Orange.

Just a bit of overspray to clean off the front cover.
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs491.snc3/26857_106249899395094_100000302545291_133903_29877 97_n.jpg

Valve covers primed.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs511.snc3/26857_106249902728427_100000302545291_133904_14448 78_n.jpg

Coated in Chevy Orange a few times.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs511.snc3/26857_106249912728426_100000302545291_133907_50235 24_n.jpg

With the valve covers loose installed.
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs491.snc3/26857_106249916061759_100000302545291_133908_64320 68_n.jpg

With the coil packs.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs491.snc3/26857_106249919395092_100000302545291_133909_66159 _n.jpg

Turned out great I think.

[almcbri]

I painted mine chevy orange a few months back. I still have a ways to go. I am going to order a weiland cast intake. Check out Carl Casanova's orange LSx w/ a magnacharger, it is killer.

Here is mine:
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/almcbri/1968%20Camaro/DSC01191.jpg

[61ragtop]

I agree with Todd.... sad to say... :>)

Depends on the rest of the car and it's "purpose"... a show car should probably have a matching block to the paint scheme... a street driver - the black the Jody suggested... and to me (personal preference) I'd only ever do chevy orange on a 100% "restoration" if that was the original color.

My buddies black 56 - has a BBC painted a beautiful RED... and with the black inner fenders and billet --- the red really livens up the engine compartment... and is "kinda" like the orange...

So ---- like Todd said -- it depends...


http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Pierres%2056/IMG_0928.jpg



http://i919.photobucket.com/albums/ad33/gregweld/Pierres%2056/IMG_0783.jpg

What pulley and bracket kit is that? looks nice!!:cheers:

[GregWeld]

I believe it's a MARCH setup.... I'm in Calif tonight -- on my way to RTTC so can't ask him... but will - and if it's NOT a March I'll post it up.
:cheers:

[214Chevy]

What pulley and bracket kit is that? looks nice!!:cheers:

It's a Street & Performance serpentine kit. That's what I have on my 6.0 LS. Not installed yet. I plan on powdercoating mine black.

[61ragtop]

Nice thanks guys!!:thumbsup: :cheers:

[70rs]

I decided to do the block and the valve covers in Chevy Orange.

Just a bit of overspray to clean off the front cover.
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs491.snc3/26857_106249899395094_100000302545291_133903_29877 97_n.jpg

Valve covers primed.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs511.snc3/26857_106249902728427_100000302545291_133904_14448 78_n.jpg

Coated in Chevy Orange a few times.
http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs511.snc3/26857_106249912728426_100000302545291_133907_50235 24_n.jpg

With the valve covers loose installed.
http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs491.snc3/26857_106249916061759_100000302545291_133908_64320 68_n.jpg

With the coil packs.
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs491.snc3/26857_106249919395092_100000302545291_133909_66159 _n.jpg

Turned out great I think.

I agree Nate. It looks really good!

[carbuff]

It's not an LSx, but something a little different... :)

http://carbuff.homeip.net:83/front.jpg

http://carbuff.homeip.net/57_chevy/full/image53.jpg

More pics here if you are interested:

57 Chevy with LT5 (http://www.carbuff.net/57_chevy)

BTW, this car will be for sale soon...

[tones2SS]

It's not an LSx, but something a little different... :)

Looks good.:thumbsup:

[daytonayellaz]

I am partial to the orange. My 5 yo son did the paint work on the block and valve covers.

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/1bad71chevelle/112.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/1bad71chevelle/Picture108-1.jpg

http://i406.photobucket.com/albums/pp149/1bad71chevelle/Picture106.jpg


That looks like my 3 yr old in my garage wrenching on my stuff:thumbsup: My boy knows how to use the tools, but not always in the right places with the right parts. Your boy seems to know what hes doing.....Good for you Dad!

[1badchevelle]

That looks like my 3 yr old in my garage wrenching on my stuff:thumbsup: My boy knows how to use the tools, but not always in the right places with the right parts. Your boy seems to know what hes doing.....Good for you Dad!


Thanx, He is a certified car nut. If I leave the garage he will go in and work on anything he finds in some cases undo what I did:D :rofl: As you can see in the pics he was taking the line off that I had just put on and got caught.

[speedshftr]

thats awsum that your boys are with you in the garage instead glued to the video games.if my wife gets pregnant again i could only wish for such a scenario.hats off guys and i like the old school orange up against the aluminum stuff.:)

[almcbri]

Here's my little 350.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a312/almcbri/560e05e8.jpg

[Rod P]

I dig the old school look in an old school....Spectre performance just shared pictures of my engine from columbus this morning....I'm also building a AMC ..those had ford motors but it now its an LS and its painted ford blue

http://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx162/crazyshopmonkey/air-fuel/mail.google.com_zpsuq7t2zaz.jpeg

[T_Raven]

^^That looks good.


I see this is an old thread, but since it was bumped I'll contribute.


I painted the 6.0 for my 69 Firebird a Pontiac blue

http://i.imgur.com/I3IeuSr.jpg

[67Rally]

I painted my LS block and water pump red, and went for an old school vibe:
http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee208/modi_photos/new%20vc%20022x_zpsbcoiyafa.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/modi_photos/media/new%20vc%20022x_zpsbcoiyafa.jpg.html)

[Tuske427]

^^That looks good.


I see this is an old thread, but since it was bumped I'll contribute.


I painted the 6.0 for my 69 Firebird a Pontiac blue

http://i.imgur.com/I3IeuSr.jpg

+1 on Pontiac blue. It found a home in my '67 Firebird

[raffman]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g168/graff54/0819081904.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/graff54/media/0819081904.jpg.html)


From 2008, forged 370

[raffman]

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g168/graff54/pinups009.jpg (http://s56.photobucket.com/user/graff54/media/pinups009.jpg.html)

Installed, with a few changes

[waynieZ]

It looks good with the engine and intake done orange.

[Jimbo1367]

I've painted my iron block "cast aluminum" and it. Stated rusted in curtain areas. I'm going to try rattlecan epoxy black as a basecoat, then follow up with Chevy orange

[joeko23]

Painted my LSA with VHT fire red metallic. Came out amazing!

[sls1025]

Looks great

[Mad_Monte_Carlo]

Paint it plaid if that's what you want.