For the GT it appears as though the engine has never been painted - Is this true? If I were to paint it (I like painted engines) is there an appropriate "Vauxhall" colour? I know there is GM orange but with the car being Orange it seems like overkill. I just bought 2 cans of MOPAR turquoise engine paint - I love the colour but wonder about a MOPAR colour on a Vauxhall. thoughts?
as far as i know standard engines were black, the 90 engine was red and recon engines were a light blue colour
ive painted my magnum engine in a satin black enamel, looks tidy and not too flash.. and wont show up the muck as much when that inevitable oil dribble starts
1978 Magnum 2300 4dr 1972 Firenza 2300 Sport SL 1999 Saab 93 SE
they were also painted black with manifolds bolted to engine. They always has some level of paint on the flanges. They did not bother to cover these very much...........
Red black or Blue suits them well....i have painted my 2.3 block Black as want to keep it fairly std looking, but am painting block red on the Snoot.
Paul
S. EAST AREA REP 1972 Viva 2300 SL 4DR 1973 Viva 2300 SL 4DR + one on paper. 1973 Viva 2300 SL EState 1973 Viva 1800 SL 4DR not for long 1971 Viva 1600 SL 4DR AUTO 1974 HP Firenza Droopsnoot
That was probably a rebuilt recom unit Oli...i think they were painted blue.
S. EAST AREA REP 1972 Viva 2300 SL 4DR 1973 Viva 2300 SL 4DR + one on paper. 1973 Viva 2300 SL EState 1973 Viva 1800 SL 4DR not for long 1971 Viva 1600 SL 4DR AUTO 1974 HP Firenza Droopsnoot