Valve Covers

[Super Snake]

Has any one been brave enough to have their valve covers powder coated Ford GT Blue like this?
I have looked into to the cost ... about $45 / pair vs $375 to purchase a new set.

[CH53Driver]

I didn't know it was that cheap to get a new powdercoat job. Personally, I love the blue look and eventually plan to go that route. That's a good way to go if it is quality and holds up as good as an new OEM set would.

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

I didn't know it was that cheap to get a new powdercoat job. Personally, I love the blue look and eventually plan to go that route. That's a good way to go if it is quality and holds up as good as an new OEM set would.

I was shocked at how affordable powder coating is
it's very durable too

[CH53Driver]

Originally Posted by Super Snake

I was shocked at how affordable powder coating is
it's very durable too

The only downside is your car will be down for a while.

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

The only downside is your car will be down for a while.

My car doesn't get driven a lot. it is common for it to sit for a month easy. I can include the powder coat while doing mods up front. I plan to install the SHELY Radiator and Dual Pass H/E after the summer. That would be a good time to have it done

[CH53Driver]

Originally Posted by Super Snake

My car doesn't get driven a lot. it is common for it to sit for a month easy. I can include the powder coat while doing mods up front. I plan to install the SHELY Radiator and Dual Pass H/E after the summer. That would be a good time to have it done

You need to drive that thing! Release the inner hooligan!

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

You need to drive that thing! Release the inner hooligan!

I know
it has almost 6800 miles on it.... thats a lot

[CH53Driver]

Originally Posted by Super Snake

I know
it has almost 6800 miles on it.... thats a lot

Mine has over 21,000!

[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

Mine has over 21,000!

how many of those were by Snack Attack during his joy rides????

[CH53Driver]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

how many of those were by Snack Attack during his joy rides????

About 3,000...and it turns out that was a Krispy Kreme stain in my car!

[Shlbylvr]

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

how many of those were by Snack Attack during his joy rides????

[Boston Mike]

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

About 3,000...and it turns out that was a Krispy Kreme stain in my car!

are you sure it was a KRISPY cream stain?

[2COKEMAN]

Personally I love the Ford blue covers!! Then you would have to mount the plaque again somehow

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

I didn't know it was that cheap to get a new powdercoat job. Personally, I love the blue look and eventually plan to go that route. That's a good way to go if it is quality and holds up as good as an new OEM set would.

i dont think it'll look good...

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

how many of those were by Snack Attack during his joy rides????

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

About 3,000...and it turns out that was a Krispy Kreme stain in my car!

Originally Posted by Boston Mike

are you sure it was a KRISPY cream stain?

it sure wasnt krispy...

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by Super Snake

Has any one been brave enough to have their valve covers powder coated Ford GT Blue like this?
I have looked into to the cost ... about $45 / pair vs $375 to purchase a new set.
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never liked the color...mine will be vista blue to match...

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by 2COKEMAN

Personally I love the Ford blue covers!! Then you would have to mount the plaque again somehow

I thought about that... I was hoping to get a new one, taking it off will risk damaging it. Not sure it could be masked off for the coating

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

never liked the color...mine will be vista blue to match...

I saw them on a red GT500, they looked sweet. That Ford Racing blue is a classic. You car already has the Vista blue theme, I wouldn't change that, it looks great.

Originally Posted by CH53Driver

Mine has over 21,000!

WOW!

[Birdman]

Originally Posted by gr8snkbite

never liked the color...mine will be vista blue to match...

Looking to increase your speed I see....

[gr8snkbite]

Originally Posted by Birdman

Looking to increase your speed I see....

[stsltd]

Pulling the valve covers on these cars is a pain in the butt project - looks so easy up front but especially the drivers side, you either end up lowering the motor or pulling the intake, power steering reservoir, brake master cylinder (which means a full system bleed is in order) and booster, the A/C part next to the master cylinder, depending on the supercharger you have, you may need to pull that off also.... passenger side you just need to pull the battery and move some wire looms out of the way -

With that said, changing to either a powder coated or polished option really dresses up the motor and really lets you see just how big the motor is in the engine bay....would I do it again? Sure

[Super Snake]

Originally Posted by stsltd

Pulling the valve covers on these cars is a pain in the butt project - looks so easy up front but especially the drivers side, you either end up lowering the motor or pulling the intake, power steering reservoir, brake master cylinder (which means a full system bleed is in order) and booster, the A/C part next to the master cylinder, depending on the supercharger you have, you may need to pull that off also.... passenger side you just need to pull the battery and move some wire looms out of the way -

With that said, changing to either a powder coated or polished option really dresses up the motor and really lets you see just how big the motor is in the engine bay....would I do it again? Sure

Got any pix?
I guess I could do just the passenger side
That is a lot of disassembly... I'm not ascared
thanks