Intake Finishes
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Intake Finishes
I'm getting ready to order my intake manifold.
I'm going with the Edelbrock RPM Air Gap, which comes in several finishes.
I've had the natural finishes on intakes in the past but this time I want something that won't show the stains that the natural or satin finished intakes get over time.
I'm looking at the polished, which I've had before, the Endurashine, or black.
I'm just looking for the pro's and con's from anyone out there with these finishes before I pull the plug.
Thanks, Greg
I'm going with the Edelbrock RPM Air Gap, which comes in several finishes.
I've had the natural finishes on intakes in the past but this time I want something that won't show the stains that the natural or satin finished intakes get over time.
I'm looking at the polished, which I've had before, the Endurashine, or black.
I'm just looking for the pro's and con's from anyone out there with these finishes before I pull the plug.
Thanks, Greg
Last edited by OldCarBum; Sep 21, 2017 at 06:38 PM.
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Is it as easy to keep up and clean as they advertise with no polishing?
Edelbrock's tech people told me it's basically a bright silver powder coating with clear powder coating over the top.
Have you had any issues with the finish?
Last edited by OldCarBum; Sep 22, 2017 at 02:15 PM.
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Have heard if youre spiling gas on the endurashine enough it can yellow it dont know that for a fact
Polished manifold is easy to keep up no need to pull it off the car;A rag and any type of alum or chrome polish is all you need once or twice a year. If its a high quality polish job it stays looking good longer.
Did my entire engine, fuel and brake lines many yrs ago only touched it up 3x.
Polished manifold is easy to keep up no need to pull it off the car;A rag and any type of alum or chrome polish is all you need once or twice a year. If its a high quality polish job it stays looking good longer.
Did my entire engine, fuel and brake lines many yrs ago only touched it up 3x.
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Mine is the rough non-polished intake. I hate to take it off just to get it cleaned though. But maybe its the only way. Some day down the road.
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Have heard if youre spiling gas on the endurashine enough it can yellow it dont know that for a fact
Polished manifold is easy to keep up no need to pull it off the car;A rag and any type of alum or chrome polish is all you need once or twice a year. If its a high quality polish job it stays looking good longer.
Did my entire engine, fuel and brake lines many yrs ago only touched it up 3x.
Polished manifold is easy to keep up no need to pull it off the car;A rag and any type of alum or chrome polish is all you need once or twice a year. If its a high quality polish job it stays looking good longer.
Did my entire engine, fuel and brake lines many yrs ago only touched it up 3x.
I do like when a vendor is completely honest.
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Just remember to wrap the carb with a large plastic bag.
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No problem keeping it clean, i just wax it once in awhile but what i did find is it's NOT IMPERVIOUS TO GAS, imagine that on an intake manifold. i had some standing gas on it that I wasn't aware of and when i went to soak it up and clean it a strip of like plastic came off it ARGH! Just a lil spot down by the front bolt but it turned a dark color! Not that noticeable. I also bought the Endurashine water pump which i've had no problem with.
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