Correct manifold color
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: SELDEN NY
Correct manifold color
Hey all, Im usally on the c1 forum But im installing an gm creat motor for a friend in his 81 and am doing a "very" detailed engine for him, I was wondering what the factory color of the exhuast manifold were. Grey or black and what paint is best to use on thease suckers
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SteveZ
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SteveZ
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From: Mertztown Pa
I am not sure what the late c3 were like. The early c3 had the manifolds oversprayed orange that would burn off. So it should not be painted at all. But if it was not to be original and look nice, I would go grey. It has been a while but I used something I got from Mid America. It was like a paste that I put on with my fingers. When you start up the car it bakes on.
Burning Brakes
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From: Ville de la Baie Quebec. A winner is just a loser who tried again.
The restoration manual says all 1981-82 exhaust manifolds are tubular stainless steel, and they don't mention any color, so my guess is they were not painted at all. Probably because its difficult to have good adhesion on stainless and not required.
