To Paint or not to Paint?

[ohiovx]

Getting ready to build my engine. Do you think I should paint it so it's purty when it's done? The long term plan is to sell this drivetrain in the not so distant future. If I was planning on keeping it I would try & match the color of the VX. But someone else may not want a Red engine.

[Mile High VX]

someone else may not want a Red engine.

Chevy never worried about it too much.

I would paint it not only to look good, but it does offer a certain amount of protection to the metal surfaces of the engine.

[FlyingV77]

then you should paint it Proton, not only is it the best color. it will add 15 HP at the wheels!

[ohiovx]

I think we all know the international color for fast is RED! The color for look at me is Yellow!!

[tom4bren]

I actually like the idea of a foxfire engine.

Any mods I make to the Proton get a shot of Rustoleum's John Deere Yellow to make them stand out as something I've invested blood, sweat & tears on.

[ohiovx]

I suppose if I paint it foxfire. When I sell it the new owner can repaint it whatever color they want while its out.