Cam Cover and Intake Pics - Please!

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Hi all -

One of the mods that I hope to do in 2013 is improving the engine bay on my SB.

I'm set on having my cam covers powdercoated with Ford Racing wrinkle blue.

I have the Ford Racing, polished, coil covers to compliment (Thanks, CWright!).

But, I can't decide on what to powdercoat my upper/lower intake.

Can you post up pics of your engine bay so that i can see the combinations?

Thanks,

Mark

[LANDY]

The best looking combo I have seen is gunmetal engine compartment on the SB.

[SC Cheesehead]

Here's mine. The cam covers are powder coated in Bengal Blue.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32 338&d=1355938971

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32 339&d=1355939977
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32 723&d=1359112519

[Embassy]

Powdercoated intake, pipes, coil covers, and valve covers:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/793589/original/engine.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/793591/original/engine2.jpg

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/710042/original/img_5467-(large).jpg

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/180991_1699575542143_2760597_n .jpg

[DOOM]

Here's mine. The cam covers are powder coated in Bengal Blue.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32 338&d=1355938971

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32 339&d=1355939977
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32 723&d=1359112519



Love that blue Rex! :2thumbs:

[Baaad GN]

These motors look better than 75% of the cars outside paint jobs on the road, now the trick is to drive them and keep them perfect! Looks like sofar they are winning!

[SC Cheesehead]

Love that blue Rex! :2thumbs:

Thanks, Jake. I'm really pleased with the color match between the cam covers and some of the other detail items.

Could prolly use a little more chome though...;)

[DOOM]

Could prolly use a little more chome though...;)

:coolman:

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00772.jpg

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Powdercoated intake, pipes, coil covers, and valve covers:

http://www.supermotors.net/getfile/793589/original/engine.jpg




Looks clean! What is the color that you used on the intake?

[WhatsUpDOHC]

Here's mine. The cam covers are powder coated in Bengal Blue.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32 723&d=1359112519

Lookin' good Rex! Thanks!

[WhatsUpDOHC]

The best looking combo I have seen is gunmetal engine compartment on the SB.

Is gunmetal the color that has the black undercoat/background and the silver topcoat - Looks like Mercury (the element) and still liquid?

[SC Cheesehead]

:coolman:

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/doomie/dsc00772.jpg



showoff!!! :d

[WhatsUpDOHC]

showoff!!! :d

It was just a matter of time before we got DOOM engine pic(s)......

:banana2::beer:

[Joe Walsh]

Silver powdercoated Intake, Alternator case and Timing Chain Cover:

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae326/JoeJWalsh/IMG_4498.jpg

OEM Satin Black Cam Covers:

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae326/JoeJWalsh/IMG_4494-1.jpg

[SC Cheesehead]

Silver powdercoated Intake, Alternator case and Timing Chain Cover:

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae326/JoeJWalsh/IMG_4498.jpg

OEM Satin Black Cam Covers:

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae326/JoeJWalsh/IMG_4494-1.jpg

NICE! Love that carbon fiber, Joe! :up:

[TooManyFords]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8285/7841875536_dd9180eb4c_b.jpg

[BLACKMAGIC03]

Now that sir is nice!!!:banana:

[FastMerc]

Here is some of mine.

[RacerX]

All right, all you guys with chrome valve covers. What did you have done to them? Real 3 dip Chromate bath??? The two stage powder coat chrome (chrome pc then a clear since the chrome oxidizes over time) and even the single stage Eastwood Chrome look halfway between silver and chrome. The powdercoats in chrome are not impressing me at all. I've done it, had two different shops do it, tried the single stage Eastwood recently and it all looks exactly the same!!! Detailed info please! :)

[Spectragod]

NICE! Love that carbon fiber, Joe! :up:


Did someone say "carbon fiber"?

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/rfrf5500/Marauder%20Cab/IMG_0371.jpg

I powder coated the cam covers to match the blower with the same wrinkle finish...

[Blackened300a]

All right, all you guys with chrome valve covers. What did you have done to them? Real 3 dip Chromate bath??? The two stage powder coat chrome (chrome pc then a clear since the chrome oxidizes over time) and even the single stage Eastwood Chrome look halfway between silver and chrome. The powdercoats in chrome are not impressing me at all. I've done it, had two different shops do it, tried the single stage Eastwood recently and it all looks exactly the same!!! Detailed info please! :)

I been on the same mission you have been. I purchased and tried about 5 different "chrome" powder coats. My cam covers are out of the ford catalog and are called powder coated chrome appearance. I have searched high and low for this powder and I have come to the conclusion that the covers are polished with a powder clear coat over it. It's the only thing I can think of. I recently used Eastwoods two stage ultra chrome powder on my short runner intake and its probably the closest you can get to a chrome look in a powder. I used this same powder on my crossover tube and it looked more silver the chrome.
Here's the intake.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/55AFB5E8-8A6E-41A3-9EBD-272FFC3B3833-1604-000001D10CF8DB8F_zpsf08cbe05.j pg

Now here's that same powder on a crossover tube.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/f1308573.jpg
And on a alternator bracket
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/caa1c70a.jpg
Front timing cover.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/51F482D0-F730-486F-AB0B-D7386AB75679-1604-000001D119820B92_zps7ecebe9c.j pg
Different metals make it come out looking brighter then others but still nothing compared to a polished piece or actual dipped chrome.

[SC Cheesehead]

Did someone say "carbon fiber"?

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h138/rfrf5500/Marauder%20Cab/IMG_0371.jpg

I powder coated the cam covers to match the blower with the same wrinkle finish...

Nice! Love that engine bay. :up:

I especially like the CAI cover. Whoever came up with the idea for the "Mercury Racing" decal was a sharp guy...;)

[slickster]

Silver powdercoated Intake, Alternator case and Timing Chain Cover:

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae326/JoeJWalsh/IMG_4498.jpg

OEM Satin Black Cam Covers:

http://i984.photobucket.com/albums/ae326/JoeJWalsh/IMG_4494-1.jpg

What is that long thing in front of the brake fluid container

[slickster]

Where do you guys get the carbon radiator cover

[SC Cheesehead]

Where do you guys get the carbon radiator cover


No longer in production. IIRC, they were offered by Metco, along with the carbon fiber intake tube.

[MOTOWN]

What is that long thing in front of the brake fluid container

Looks like a Moroso oil accumalator, it prelubes the engine with fresh oil before startup!;)

[justbob]

Does anyone use the Eastwood DIY powder coat system or equivalent? I have heard so many bad reviews and numerous saying it is a relabeled harbor freight kit. Of course, most people don't take the time to post good reviews.


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[justbob]

Oh yeah. Here's mine.

Raw:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/27/qate4y7y.jpg
Medium well:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/27/u2y4ytyt.jpg
Served:
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/27/zyze4y7e.jpg

I hate black, but must admit this is one better than expected quality job for a $10 rattle can of wrinkle. Blower was re sprayed in high heat. Both look no different from when I did it mid summer.


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[Blackened300a]

Does anyone use the Eastwood DIY powder coat system or equivalent? I have heard so many bad reviews and numerous saying it is a relabeled harbor freight kit. Of course, most people don't take the time to post good reviews.


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I was tempted to try it but I just do not have room for a dedicated oven to use or a open area to start spraying powder around. Dropping it off and picking up completed saves a ton of cleaning.

[Joe Walsh]

What is that long thing in front of the brake fluid container


Looks like a Moroso oil accumalator, it prelubes the engine with fresh oil before startup!;)

Yep,
Canton Accusump Oil Accumulator.
Holds 1 extra quart of oil under full pressure.
Crank the engine, flick the accusump switch, and the engine, bearings & timing chain tensioners have instant 75 psi oil pressure just as she fires up to that high rev light off characteristic of Marauders.
Engine is quiet as a mouse, no clatter or rattling.....:2thumbs:

[cougar9150]

Here is my SB.

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[FastMerc]

All right, all you guys with chrome valve covers. What did you have done to them? Real 3 dip Chromate bath??? The two stage powder coat chrome (chrome pc then a clear since the chrome oxidizes over time) and even the single stage Eastwood Chrome look halfway between silver and chrome. The powdercoats in chrome are not impressing me at all. I've done it, had two different shops do it, tried the single stage Eastwood recently and it all looks exactly the same!!! Detailed info please! :)
Mine are electroplated chrome best way to go... :rock::woof:

[mach1soldier]

Here is some of mine.

Those look awesome.

I really like your intake tube also.

[Baaad GN]

Hey Doom you still have those pic's of Brads motor? Wanted to put them up here but my normal computer was taken by the geek squad and I hope to get back next day or so. Could ya post up!

[DOOM]

Hey Doom you still have those pic's of Brads motor? Wanted to put them up here but my normal computer was taken by the geek squad and I hope to get back next day or so. Could ya post up!


I sure do! :D

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00123.jpg

[mach1soldier]

Man that is clean. Thanks for posting doom. Are those custom brackets for using a 03 cobra eaton?

[Black Dynamite]

I always like the gold color that Leovampire has. Don't know if his are powder coated though?

[Blackened300a]

I always like the gold color that Leovampire has. Don't know if his are powder coated though?

His are painted. He had a thread showing his process.

I went with a polished lid and chrome appearance cam covers out of the ford catalog
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d12/blackened300a/engine_zpsfac93af9-1_zpse707de5c.jpg

[rocky]

I sure do! :D

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad47/DOOMIE/DSC00123.jpg

Red...my favorite color and kool aid!


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[WhatsUpDOHC]

Thanks for the replies and pics, everyone!

I have a great deal to consider - And to aspire to! :bows:

Beautiful engine bays!

Mark

[justbob]

Man that is clean. Thanks for posting doom. Are those custom brackets for using a 03 cobra eaton?

Trilogy kit. Only 250 made.


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[Embassy]

Looks clean! What is the color that you used on the intake?

It is a silver, satin powdercoat. Not sure what the exact name is but it is easy to keep clean.

[Blown3.8]

The "Purple people eater"!

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/blown38/engine3.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/blown38/engine4.jpg

[WhatsUpDOHC]

The "Purple people eater"!

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/blown38/engine3.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/blown38/engine4.jpg
What flav is that?

[WhatsUpDOHC]

It is a silver, satin powdercoat. Not sure what the exact name is but it is easy to keep clean.
Thanks! I'm feeling this coating with the same or wrinkled black for the lower intake.

[Blackened300a]

Thanks! I'm feeling this coating with the same or wrinkled black for the lower intake.

Let me know when you wanna do it. I have a set of cam covers that can be dropped off.

[FastMerc]

Those look awesome.

I really like your intake tube also.
Thanks everthing is chrome.

[Blown3.8]

What flav is that?

Chrome base, translucent purple, clear coat.

[fastblackmerc]

Red cam covers

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Valve%20Covers/Rightside.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Valve%20Covers/Leftside.jpg

[68MercuryM250]

Here's mine. The cam covers are powder coated in Bengal Blue.


http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32 338&d=1355938971

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32 339&d=1355939977
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=32 723&d=1359112519

Your engine bay is oh so sexy!! I need some candy red powder coated covers for my DTR......where can I buy some already done that are correct with proper PCV fittiment etc.

[68MercuryM250]

Red cam covers

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Valve%20Covers/Rightside.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/fastblackmerc/MM%20Mods/Valve%20Covers/Leftside.jpg

Red like these! Sorry SCCheesehead, I am loving the red!

[rocky]

Red like these! Sorry SCCheesehead, I am loving the red!

I'm with ya, looks good!


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[fastblackmerc]

Red like these! Sorry SCCheesehead, I am loving the red!


I'm with ya, looks good!


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At car shows these really catch your eyes.

At some shows there are participants with Marauders that don't like to park next to me..... :D

[rocky]

At car shows these really catch your eyes.

At some shows there are participants with Marauders that don't like to park next to me..... :D

Powder coat?


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[68MercuryM250]

Anyone offering the correct cam covers already PC in red for sale?

[fastblackmerc]

Powder coat?


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Yes, powder coated.

[rocky]

Shop in town will do mine red for 125...but will be a week turn around time. Hmm


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[breeze]

The "Purple people eater"!

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/blown38/engine3.jpg

http://i169.photobucket.com/albums/u216/blown38/engine4.jpg

In diggin this

[rocky]

Bright green...cool or stupid?



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[L.Mark]

Like the red, but the purple is sexy as hell. I'm thinking I like this better than the chrome..oh noooo, what have I said:eek:

[justbob]

Shop in town will do mine red for 125...but will be a week turn around time. Hmm


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My local guy seems to start at $325...
Cam covers - $325
Lower intake - $325
Yeah, that was my only two visits for an estimate.


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[03mmmonroe]

Installed covers last fall.

[L.Mark]

I really like the blue...Is that a pink teddy on the right???;)

[Blown3.8]

My local guy seems to start at $325...
Cam covers - $325
Lower intake - $325
Yeah, that was my only two visits for an estimate.


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LOL! Thats funny.

[IwantmyMMnow!]

Bright green...cool or stupid?



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That's one of those colors where there's a fine line between looking good vs looking bad...gotta pick just the right shade of green. I think if it has a 'shine' to it like Blown 3.8's purple people eater, it would look badazz.

Go for it...your MM, do whatcha want!

[IwantmyMMnow!]

I really like the blue...Is that a pink teddy on the right???;)

Yeah, I need to remember to grab it when I'm at his place Friday.

...oh crap, was that out loud?

[massacre]

I used Eastwood Aluma-blast paint on my intake, then sprayed it with some high-heat VHT flat clearcoat, and cured it in the oven per the directions. I am happy with the finish, everything beads off.

[03mmmonroe]

That is just a towel. see you on Friday Kyle for your brake updates.

[breeze]

Installed covers last fall.

Always loved those covers Russ.

[jflave]

What flav is that?That would be Jflave :)

[WhatsUpDOHC]

that would be jflave :)
bazinga!!!

[Blown3.8]

Bright green...cool or stupid? I might have some trans green in my stash, might try it out.



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Kawasaki green is cool. Eastwood does have a translucent green like the purple I did. And their lime green looks good too.

Eastwood Green Powders (http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating/powders/green-powders.html)

[rocky]

Kawasaki green is cool. Eastwood does have a translucent green like the purple I did. And their lime green looks good too.

Eastwood Green Powders (http://www.eastwood.com/hotcoat-powder-coating/powders/green-powders.html)

Nice! Thanks


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