Engine removal planning

[dhbfaster]

Looks like my block is already done and will be back next week!
It's supposed to come back rust free and with a primer painted on it.
Any thoughts about what brand of engine paint to go with or to stay away from?
I have a can of the correct color duplicolor engine paint...anyone used that stuff?

[doghows]

That's perfect let it fly. And show us of course!

[Luva65wagon]

I use Duplicolor 99% of the time. It's been very consistent and durable.

That said I've not found any brand of "High Heat" paint to survive anything high heat, like exhaust manifolds. Even high-dollar Eastwood stuff. They all look good for the initial photograph, but then quickly burn away in normal use.

[dhbfaster]

Looks like Duplicolor is it.
Speaking of the manifold...I recall Kenny's challenges and him going to ceramic...but I think it was $200 or so? Has anybody ever tried the POR stuff? http://www.por15.com/HIGH-TEMP_p_104.html $25 for a can.
It says it can handle 1200 degrees. (Painted on a freshly media blasted surface.)

[Luva65wagon]

I have. Looks good for a little while. Even high-heat paint good for 1400 degrees (both Duplicolor and VHT brands have been tried by me) looks good for a while. Finally paid to have them ceramic coated and no regrets so far. Knock on wood.

[dhbfaster]

OK, thanks for the warning. Do you know if the stock color for the exhaust manifold flat black? I might get a chance to take this thing over to Auburn Performance coatings this week and see what they charge. I don't see anything about the color of these on the falcon rules page.

[Luva65wagon]

The stock exhaust manifold was plain cast iron. Nothing painted. They may have painted the motor with the manifold attached, but the paint burned off before anyone took delivery. It's only us-guys into auto restoration want the forever good-looking manifold. For that... business's have emerged to fill our need. I consider the rattle-can direction to be the quick fix.