CruxGNZ Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 So it begins Muhahahah.... Muhahahaha! Well, today I fugured I would yank the engine out of the Z. I ripped her heart out Man, these engines come out easy. Made a rather large mess on the floor though, I called it "Lake Coolanttrannyfluid", but 80 punds of kitty litter cleaned it right up. Now she waits untill tommorow so I can degrease and wash the engine bay, then begin fixing small screw holes and getting rid of wires and such that is not needed. Then I get to paint the engine bay. Just out of curiousity, what is better for the engine bay, flat black or semi gloss? I'm thinking semi gloss, that way fluids will wipe off easily and not really leave a mark on the paint. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 gonna keep the car white? i say keep the car white and keep the engine bay white. makes the car have a more finished look when the engine bay is the color of the car. plus u would have a white "good" gnz and scottie had the black "evil" gnz.. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kosmatka Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 I agree, you should keep the engine bay the color of the car, but make your car the way you want it like you told me. Anyhow I still havent started on my swap yet. All my body work is done though hopefully the swap will start soon its been getting pushed back every time i get close. Anyhow hope it all goes well. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 ...hopefully the swap will start soon its been getting pushed back every time i get close. Oh, I KNOW how that goes... I've been on this site for how many years and am just now starting my swap. Oh well, I was able to contribute some good information since I got here. I'm still thinking of painting the car a gunmetal grey with black accents, so the engine bay color will work nicely with the rest of the car. I was just trying to decide what finish of black, flat or semi gloss. I painted Scotties engine crossmember a flat black and really like it. Oh I'm definetly making the car the way I want it, nobody will have one like it and I love that. Well, sure the engine swap has been done before, but wait untill you see my gauges 8) The whole package will be unique around here, wheels, gauges, suspension, engine, sheer looks... I can't wait to get this thing on the road! I still need to do subframe connectors and a 6 point cage though, damn !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chevelle7d2 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 Nice Z mat! Cant wait to get started on my GN swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted June 15, 2004 Author Share Posted June 15, 2004 Doh! I have those pictures of the crossmember for you, but it's a little late tonight to shrink them and adjust the picture. I'm writing a note to send the pictures out to those that were interested tommorow evening. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chevelle7d2 Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 No prob man.. looks like you've been busy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted June 15, 2004 Share Posted June 15, 2004 if you do gunmetal with black accents deff do a flat or satin black engine bay. make every little part stand out, and if you could do what i did.... which is. if you have a black engine bay and have something on the fender wall or something in the engine bay.. contrast it in a different black. like one flat black, one satin black, one gloss black. it makes for a more "cooler" effect. best of luck mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted June 18, 2004 Author Share Posted June 18, 2004 Wow, all I have to say is two words, Simple Green. I could not believe how well this stuff worked for this task. My engine bay looks like new. The bubbling paint I thought had rust underneath it was just paint that got lifted up because of a brake fluid leak. There is NO rust . Something weird though, there looks to be an epoxy or something that was put under my battery tray and it ran down the side of the fender and onto the T/C mount. Looks like someone took a dump on it after eating some Mexican food. Pretty hard to clean off. I'm thinking of just leaving the engine bay white now, it looks really good! !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chevelle7d2 Posted June 18, 2004 Share Posted June 18, 2004 damn! Id say so! that is clean... Id deffinatley leave it white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kosmatka Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 I'm not to far behind ya Mat. I pulled my wiring harness today and I'm gonna get the hoist out of the warehouse tomorrow and pull the motor . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 Hells yeah! Are you able to post pictures? If not, I'll be more than happy to come over and take some for you. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kosmatka Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 All right man I'll give you a call tuesday and we can get together. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john kosmatka Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 what time you available Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 I usually quit work between 3 and 4:30pm, so any time after that is cool. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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