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The end results in the polished and chromed looking identical? Or similiar?
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I was looking at that cam for my big boost motor build. Still haven't decided yet though.Originally posted by 3400-95-Modified View Post
-=ЯoB=- 3400 3spd Z24 ---167Hp, 193Ft-Lbs @ the wheels
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Did you click the link I gave you in post #59? They look chrome, but need a clearcoat to keep that appearance. Chrome is a lot more durable then polished aluminum as far a scratching etc (chrome is a heavy coating), but under the hood if you clear laquer the aluminum to resist stains and oxidation etc - it will last just as long. Laquer is usually found on OEM aluminum rims, and is quite durable.Originally posted by blackbombshell95 View PostComment
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Thanks for the tips!Comment
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They can be, but a good in person eye can see what it really is. Chrome is nice, but it (IMO) is the easy way out. I prefer the polish alloy look since you know it tookOriginally posted by blackbombshell95 View Post
& it just looks better.
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Well, this is 3x00 covers that are polished in my shop...Originally posted by blackbombshell95 View Post
They look even better up close. Since these, the process has been perfected and they come out even better. Here's what they looked like when started...
and after the whire brush...
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Cool. Jason Farnsworth is doing mine. $40 a valve coverComment
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Here you have it guys. This is what I paid for my Performance 3400 short block including the installing of WOT-Tech Street/strip heads and valvetrain with correct length moly pushrods.
One note on the quote is the Cam they had grinded by schneider. I sold that grind and went with a WOT-Tech 1357 Cam.
Be prepared to drop your Jaw. This doesn't include what It cost me to have the heads ported and the cost of the valvetrain. All they did was install and clearance the heads.
New Compression and Cubic Inch
Initial Spin Specs, Bobweight Card, and Final Spin
Sonic Check Specs
Complete 3400 RECEIPT part #1
Complete 3400 Receipt part #2
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You paid in cash? Are you a dope slinger? Who pays cash beyond 2000.00 let alone what you paid!?!?!
Oh yea, one last thing... Can I have a few G's? You evidently have money in the bank.Lifting my front wheels, one jack at a time.Comment
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To chrome aluminum you need to plate it with nickel first. Usually copper, then nickel, then chrome. Don't know about the back side of the cover, if that is not smooth and prepped then it might flake which would be bad inside a motor. No idea how cast aluminum would take either. I'm guessing Ok if you got it smooth enough. Chrome will have a bit more bluer or darker tint to it than polished aluminum.
Just get some good high temp clear so it doesn't yellow and coat em nicely after polish.
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1994 3100 BERETTA. 200,000+ miles
16.0 1/4 mile when stock. Now ???
Original L82 Longblock with LA1, LX9, LX5 parts
Manifold-back 2.5" SS Mandrel Exhaust. Hardware is SS too.
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Cast takes in fine IF you can clean the pores good enough with the aforementioned steps. Depending on where you have it chromed it'll either have a blueish tint or blackish tint.Originally posted by IsaacHayes View PostLifting my front wheels, one jack at a time.Comment
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Originally posted by 1988GTU View Post
Didn't you know that Cash is the only way to do business :P.
That shop takes Cash and Checks ONLY.Comment
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lmao ... The machine shop I goto takes credit, checks, MO, limbs, & cash.Originally posted by ForcedFirebird View PostAs in paychecks
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