1981 engine color
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Racer
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From: Waukesha Wi
1981 engine color
Tried the search but didn't see what i need to know, when i have the engine torn down in my 81 i want to paint the engine,right now its black?
Was this correct for a 81,I thought it should be blue.
Was this correct for a 81,I thought it should be blue.
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Could be that. Could be a restamp though I think that's unlikely for an 81. Could also have been painted in place. Look around for signs of overspray.
Drifting
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From: Antioch IL
81 engines are painted Chevrolet blue. The intake manifold was painted a dull silver, even though it was aluminum and the valve covers are painted black with the tops of the fins painted gray. Chevrolet switched to black engine paint during 82 production. Black engines started showing up in 82 Corvettes around VIN 21,000.
it should be blue.
