chrome vs. aluminum
#1
chrome vs. aluminum
in regards to your engine parts. i know aluminum stays cooler but it is such a pain to keep looking good. especially on the intake manifold. wich do you guys prefer and why?
#5
RE: chrome vs. aluminum
true some chrome is nice but i cannot stand it when the intake is chrome the air cleaner the valve covers the water pump the radiator the alternator the powersteering pump the ac the batter and anything else that could possibly be chromed has chrome
but i like a chrome export brace mc bar and the top of my air cleaner everything else is black or ford blue
but i like a chrome export brace mc bar and the top of my air cleaner everything else is black or ford blue
#6
RE: chrome vs. aluminum
Chrome - like most things in life - is great if not done in excess.
I purchased my car with a large amount of engine chrome and crowds gather whenever I open the hood. I must admit against black paint the contrast looks very good (although I would never has spent the thousands of dollars it would take to duplicate what the previous owner had done).
I purchased my car with a large amount of engine chrome and crowds gather whenever I open the hood. I must admit against black paint the contrast looks very good (although I would never has spent the thousands of dollars it would take to duplicate what the previous owner had done).
#7
RE: chrome vs. aluminum
rmodel65 look up something called zoop seal it keeps polished alum and stainless shinny for months i have used it on rims for a while works great. theres some parts like a arms you never want to chrome the chrome can weaken them
#8
RE: chrome vs. aluminum
Not a big fan of Chrome, and often I will paint aluminum heads and intakes the same color as the block. If you see chrome valve covers or air filter lid on one of mine, it probably came on the car as opposed to me putting it on there.
My feeling is chrome dont make it go. So if it doesnt help it go faster or more efficiently, I really dont need to spend the money on it.
The old adage is if it dont go, Chrome it.
My feeling is chrome dont make it go. So if it doesnt help it go faster or more efficiently, I really dont need to spend the money on it.
The old adage is if it dont go, Chrome it.
#10
RE: chrome vs. aluminum
I prefer stock looking components, painted engine and VC's, painted pulleys, etc. I do like the look of natural aluminum though. In fact, I left my timing cover and water neck natural. Generally, I do not use chrome in the engine compartment. However, if you like it, do it. Just rember, less is more in some situations.