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DanM
Although I am also a newbie as far as posting goes, I am in the process of building my Cobra and just finished the detail work on my engine. I did all the paint work with the engine assembled except for the removal of the water pump and alternator. I have aluminum heads and didn't want to paint those, but it's really easy just to mask off the areas you don't want to paint, like the aluminum heads, valve covers, intake etc. From what I have learned in the past the key to getting the paint to stay and look good for a long time is to first prime the block with a good epoxy primer. I use PPG DP-90. I then paint it with PPG basecoat/clearcoat and have not had any problems so far with heat or fluids affecting the paint. Hope this helps. Check the pics in my gallery. I think it turned out quite well. I did stray from the norm though and painted the engine the same color I will be using on the car. Good luck with your project.

Brad W.