Block painting, what color?

[ZooYoost]

I was going to have my spare block painted before we put it in the car and I was wondering what color you guys think would look good. I'm at a loss on this one, also if you have any pictures of yours, it would be greatly appreciated.

The car is a red gen II.

Thanks in advance.

 

[frosho]

Yamaha Blue or Ford Blue

 

[TopGunnYFZ]

red car =
black block and heads
red valve covers
black tanks with red snakes on the intake

 

[mrecoolgar]

I believe the original color was gray.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[St Louis SHO]

Id do black, it dissipates heat faster.

 

[K-Dawg]

I believe the original color was gray.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

That's right.

It really doesn't matter what color you paint the thing because nobody will ever see it, but I'm sure you'll tell everyone that your engine is [insert color].

 

[Rubix]

While I think a dark color would look best (black, dark grey) I wouldn't go dark with a SHO motor. Why? So the inevitable oil leaks and seepage are easier to trace. We all know it's true, these engines are going leak it's only a matter of time - mine looks like it was painted in oil.

Go with black or blue. Problem with light colors are keepin'm clean.

 

[firebat45]

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[DDakRT]

I'd go with a blend of oil stain and oxidation.

 

[yamahaSHO]

STi pink!

That's what color I'm going to be painting my spare motor and my STi motor

 

[ZooYoost]

STi pink!

That's what color I'm going to be painting my spare motor and my STi motor

Only you would

 

[Sho Amo]

bright red

 

[rubydist]

I'm a fan of the old-time Ford blue engines.

 

[BlackonBlack89]

silver

 

[SHOCH]

I'd vote a lighter color to trace leaks, **** make everything white and the intake red so it resembles the flag of Japan.