2.2L L61 Performance Tech 16 valve 145 hp EcoTec with 155 lb-ft of torque

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Old 03-14-2012, 04:59 AM
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thanks my valve cover will be the same once im done. but thats a last resort right now i can do that anytime lol
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true. mines been done for 6 months and still isnt on the car. lazy
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should i paint valve cover same color as sc or leave it?

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hmmm, thats tough...but i think paint it
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Yea hard choice lol
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I my as well paint it lol
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I would leave it,makes the blower stand out
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Originally Posted by zerosk8ter83
I would leave it,makes the blower stand out
I said the same thing. I said to leave it black and put black ribs on the sc.
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Ill have to repaint it then for sure
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im not to sure on your choice of color for your blower, doesnt really seem to go with the rest of your car to me... cool color tho
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What kind of paint is that?
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Metallic blue ... I wanted to do the engine bay somethin other than black or white if i paint my valve cover also i think itll look good my bay shouldnt have anything to do with the outside
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Maybe I’m crazy, but that looks terrible. If you don't like black or white, polish it.
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Ur crazy thats all
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to each their own man. i like it heath! more pics!
Old 03-14-2012, 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Macgyver2484
Maybe I’m crazy, but that looks terrible. If you don't like black or white, polish it.
I agree.

I'd see a Flat or Wrinkle Black Blower and maybe a Red VC. If not Polish.
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Wats diff between it bein red or blue lol thsnks for the opinions thou gotta have the haterz
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i might paint my blower grabber green
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I know that man I meant like what brand cause that color is awesome and its must be heat resistant since its on your blower so wanna do my calipers.
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Dupli color metal specks
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i think you should leave the valve cover black and paint that intake black!
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so you put duplicolor metallic blue on there then put metal specks on it?
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No its all in one any parts place sells it
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i think ill just paint the valve cover the same color that way i can go more with blue/polished look i wanted the engine bay to be different and not every1 will like it but i love the color but not gonna over do it.
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Originally Posted by Macgyver2484
If you don't like black or white, polish it.
Originally Posted by Doomstar
If not Polish.
PITA. lol this is the sole reason my car is not running yet ugh.


Originally Posted by IonNinja
i think you should leave the valve cover black and paint that intake black!
this actually crossed my mind, i think it would look pretty good...

Originally Posted by heathkidder
i think ill just paint the valve cover the same color that way i can go more with blue/polished look i wanted the engine bay to be different and not every1 will like it but i love the color but not gonna over do it.
i assumed you were going for blue/polished in the engine bay, thats why i said paint it


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