How to paint a small block chevy intake manifold

In this video I paint an iron 2 barrel intake manifold. The manifold is for a small block chevy. I sandblast the intake and then paint it with VHT engine enamel. The color is cast aluminum, I was trying to make the manifold appear to be aluminum. I will be using this intake on a 305 chevy to make some vids on 2 barrel rochester 2gc carburetors.

[@lordsauto]

looks great

[@davidcraft4909]

Thanks

[@joe-hp4nk]

Unfortunately you have to paint a iron manifold or it will rust. But the paint hinders the heat dissipation. If it were a aluminum manifold you would leave it natural because aluminum soaks heat faster than iron.

[@davidcraft4909]

I agree, if it was aluminum, I wouldn't paint it. I'm just messing around with the idea of painting heads and intakes to make them look like they are aluminum.

[@barenekid9695]

Firstly in MY experinces over the last 40 years VHT is Piss Poor product. Doing little of what it claims.. period.
Beyond that : I Suggest using Regular Paints (not any claiming 'Hi Heat')
Simply because Engines don't normally exceed temps that normal paints can tolerate .
Consequently normal temp paints are... Very Effective... indicators that you have Seriously overheated the engine.
As in Idiot Proof evidence .
Masking that instant read evidence potential with a more heat tolerant paint is NOT a good thing IMO.

[@davidcraft4909]

That is a good idea, but I think it is kind of obvious if you have overheating issues because of other tell tail signs. For example, if your engine temp gauge shows more than your thermostat temp, or if the radiator cap blows steam out. thanks for watching.