Polished Engines - Page 2

CSX3183 · #21 (**permalink**) 03-15-2015, 11:17 AM

Now that is one great looking engine!

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Originally Posted by Bernica

Here you go...

twin turbo · #22 (**permalink**) 03-15-2015, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CSX3183

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 · #23 (**permalink**) 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.

...and the shinny engine coupled with those purple K&N filters will increase your hp by 23.45%, and make your car significantly faster!

...and, and, and, I'm totally out of unsubstantiated claims

CSX3183 · #24 (**permalink**) 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 · #25 (**permalink**) 03-15-2015, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CSX3183

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

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

rodneym · #26 (**permalink**) 03-15-2015, 05:57 PM

And that engine is a beaut.
Big pulley set, no?
Bernica, is that yours?

Bernica · #27 (**permalink**) 03-15-2015, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by rodneym

And that engine is a beaut.
Big pulley set, no?
Bernica, is that yours?

A yup, That is mine.

Dwight · #28 (**permalink**) 03-15-2015, 07:10 PM

KC 428

Keith Wilson's 427

Dimis · #29 (**permalink**) 03-15-2015, 10:30 PM

No, it aint mine...

Looks pretty shinny hey?

Enjoy

427 sam · #30 (**permalink**) 03-16-2015, 04:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dimis

No, it aint mine...

Looks pretty shinny hey?

Enjoy

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.
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mdross1 · #31 (**permalink**) 03-16-2015, 05:54 AM

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 · #32 (**permalink**) 03-16-2015, 08:51 AM

Now that's a piece of jewelry!

legenmetals · #33 (**permalink**) 03-17-2015, 07:06 PM

Just a couple of shots of my aluminum Cammer up at Art Chrisman's shop.

cycleguy55 · #34 (**permalink**) 03-17-2015, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by legenmetals

Just a couple of shots of my aluminum Cammer up at Art Chrisman's shop.

Some serious engine porn!

mdross1 · #35 (**permalink**) 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 · #36 (**permalink**) 03-19-2015, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by mdross1

Over 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 · #37 (**permalink**) 03-20-2015, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cycleguy55

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 · #38 (**permalink**) 04-12-2015, 02:49 PM