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Old 06-18-2023   #9
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Default Re: Repainting Throttle Body Cover

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Originally Posted by Jetjock View Post
Joe, not doing NCRS, I just want the throttle body to match up with the rest of the plenum. The color on the is the original color for that year as it was stored and then put in the body. It looks like a different color than my 92 was. Another thing is that Marc said don't powder coat the engine as it can warp the cam covers. He said to paint it.


Roy
I agree with Marc--paint it. He has been doing that for years with great results. Did you ask him about a paint to match a stock plenum? He should know about that. For touch ups I think he uses a paint he gets from Summit Racing, but can't remember exactly what it was. --Bob
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