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CSX3183 03-15-2015 11:17 AM
Now that is one great looking engine!





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Originally Posted by Bernica (Post 1342456)

twin turbo 03-15-2015 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by CSX3183 (Post 1342431)
I was referring to a road course. In other words, most owners are taking their cars to dragstrips, and are we talking about the difference of a blink of an eye?
I used 1/4 mile ET for a factual measurement example.

To put it in road course terms, all things being equal (driver skill and car set up), this could easily translate to multiple car lengths every lap on a road course. This is why Spec series go to such lengths to make sure cars are equally powered.

I have no problem feeling 20-25 rwhp difference in my car, but it's easy to test with my set up.

Sorry for the thread hi-jack, carry on.

Dimis 03-15-2015 05:14 PM
Have you given ceramic/powder a thought?

You could achieve 98% of the look of polished with 100% easier maintenance?

Here are a couple examples local to me... I'm sure you'll have the same or similar local to you.

High Performance Coatings
High Performance Coatings | Appearance Coatings

JET HOT (see "Jet Hot sterling" for things that don't run super hot ie: water pumps, manifolds, pulleys, valvecovers, blah blah blah).
www.jet-hot.com.au - Products


...and Just for CSX3183 - Oh no you didn't! The gloves are off!
I like me those purple things... I says it makes my car fasterer. :cool:
...and the shinny engine coupled with those purple K&N filters will increase your hp by 23.45%, and make your car significantly faster! :p
...and, and, and, I'm totally out of unsubstantiated claims :LOL:

CSX3183 03-15-2015 05:30 PM
Leave it to a woman to tell it like it is. Showed my wife the thread, after she stopped laughing at the K & N Filter engines, she reminded me what they really look like,

The old KODAK Carousel slide projector, do you guys show slides of your vacations when you stop?

rodneym 03-15-2015 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by CSX3183 (Post 1342505)
The old KODAK Carousel slide projector, do you guys show slides of your vacations when you stop?
:LOL:

I remember those.
"And here we are about board a Pan Am 747!"

rodneym 03-15-2015 05:57 PM
And that engine is a beaut.
Big pulley set, no?
Bernica, is that yours?

Bernica 03-15-2015 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneym (Post 1342509)
And that engine is a beaut.
Big pulley set, no?
Bernica, is that yours?
A yup, That is mine.;)

Dwight 03-15-2015 07:10 PM
KC 428

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...ricane_20_.JPG

Keith Wilson's 427

http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/DSCN4234.JPG

Dimis 03-15-2015 10:30 PM
No, it aint mine... %/
Looks pretty shinny hey?:eek:

http://www.transmissionadapters.com/...%20adapter.JPG

Enjoy :cool:

427 sam 03-16-2015 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Dimis (Post 1342532)
No, it aint mine... %/
Looks pretty shinny hey?:eek:

http://www.transmissionadapters.com/...%20adapter.JPG

Enjoy :cool:
do you have any filters in there?, i am struggling to get any here in the uk for mine, regards Sam.ps thats one neat set up.
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/images/icons/icon14.gif

mdross1 03-16-2015 05:54 AM
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Now we are cooking with gas the juices are starting to flow. I hear all of you and your interpretation of what looks good to you we all have our own tastes.

I have been polishing metal and especially aluminum for over 50 yrs. of course with all the equipment. My latest full engine polish was the new SB2motorcycle engine. This picture was taken immediately after finishing the assembly once the AutoSol was applied it has the look. This is the finish I will put on the 460 after seeing the Stellings may reconsider putting it back on once the engine is done if for nothing else looks.

Bernica 03-16-2015 08:51 AM
Now that's a piece of jewelry!;)

legenmetals 03-17-2015 07:06 PM
Polished Cammer
 
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Just a couple of shots of my aluminum Cammer up at Art Chrisman's shop.:)

cycleguy55 03-17-2015 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by legenmetals (Post 1342748)
Just a couple of shots of my aluminum Cammer up at Art Chrisman's shop.:)
Some serious engine porn!

mdross1 03-19-2015 04:29 AM
The Cammer is a beautiful engine when gearing up to build our car found one from a dealer/collector not far from us. Wanted it badly till we started talking about rebuilding not to mention the initial cost of the engine.

cycleguy55 03-19-2015 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mdross1 (Post 1342368)
http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=102Over the years looking into the engine bay trying to imagine the finished look, finally decided what I want. Now that I have the time to spend want to tear the top of the engine off and polish all the aluminum.

The one thing I'm still have second thoughts on is the finned valve covers. I want to polish the body of the covers not sure about the fins.

Mike
If you're still thinking of doing some polishing you might want to check out this thread: How to polish aluminum (how to make shineeee shineeeeee)

mdross1 03-20-2015 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by cycleguy55 (Post 1342908)
If you're still thinking of doing some polishing you might want to check out this thread: How to polish aluminum (how to make shineeee shineeeeee)
Thanks Cycle guy but do not need any tutoring on shine levels can do that as well. I personally do not like the chrome look which by the way all my finishes only need slight buffing to have it.

The SB2 pictured was destined to be installed in a motorcycle it had just been assembled your seeing it is covered in oils, finger and hand prints all a part of the process.

NZCOBRA 04-12-2015 02:49 PM
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