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*newin72* · 07-28-2005, 09:46 AM

I know this has been covered, but can't seem to find the threads...

but I am putting in my ZZ4 this weekend

and am curious what you guys are using to paint your Ram Horns...

67ChevyRedneck · 07-28-2005, 10:51 AM

I painted mine with a 7 dollar can of "high heat" exhaust paint from autozone. It lasted about 10 minutes. I'd like to know too

shifty · 07-28-2005, 11:01 AM

I've never done ram horns, but on my headers, I applied Eastwood's Header paint after wiping them down really good with mineral spirits. The only place the paint bubbled is where I failed to scrape off the black paint that was on them (stock). Al lthe places I sanded the paint off, the Eastwood stuff stuck really well.

*newin72* · 07-28-2005, 11:12 AM

well I have a sandblaster that I was gonna use to clean them up first. Guess you don't need to use any kind of primer first?

shifty · 07-28-2005, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by newin72

well I have a sandblaster that I was gonna use to clean them up first. Guess you don't need to use any kind of primer first?

I don't think it said anything about primer of any sort on the instructions. It just said to clean it really well and ... mineral spirits, IIRC.

mocwon · 07-28-2005, 11:29 AM

I sand blasted the ram horns and used the Eastwood header paint as well. I haven't run the truck very much but so far so good.

knsmodels · 07-28-2005, 01:04 PM

I sandblasted mine and painted with Eastwoods hi temp cast gray paint.....I have put about 500 miles on her so far and it is holding up fine....I have heard positive things on the Eastwood paint from others.....It may need to be freshened up down the road, but I believe you can touch it up while they are still in place by brushing it on.....Hope this helps....Paul

71-longbed · 07-28-2005, 01:08 PM

i blasted a set and brushed on por-15 high heat manifold grey .. makes them look like fresh cast iron .. haven't run them so i can't say about durability

Jakes-66-K10 · 07-28-2005, 01:58 PM

Same here, I used POR15's Fireseal to fill in small surface cracks then painted with their aluminum colored manifold paint. I have only broken in the engine and need to do more testing, but so far things look great.

96blazr · 07-28-2005, 02:30 PM

Forget the "POR-15" myth.

Forget all that anyone and everyone says about POR this or POR that. It's all BS!!

I just used this on my Ram-horn Manifolds and was absolutely FLOORED by the way this stuff works. Plus it was SO easy to use!
I used a fricken tooth brush and didn't even have to take them off the engine and the finish is just UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

Even the NCRS has endorsed this product. (NCRS) National Corvette Restorers Society.

www.calyxmanifold.com

I've also found another product that puts both Eastwoods "anti-rust" and
POR-15's" rust products to SHAME!! It's called "Rust Bullet" and it works like crazy

Much easier to apply and with better and LONGER LASTING results.

www.rustbullet.com

I've used both of this products and they having proven themselves to me and I will tell everyone I can about them. Wish I was making a dime or two from my ringing endorsments, but that ain't happening.
I will say this about both: THEY WORK!!!

shifty · 07-28-2005, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96blazr

Much easier to apply and with better and LONGER LASTING results.

Got a product review for it? How can it be esier to apply? For the Eastwood header paint, all you do is knock off any loose rust, wipe them down and paint them with a sponge brush. It takes 15 minutes if the headers are off.

BubbaGreen · 07-28-2005, 08:49 PM

Your putting on RAMHORNs on a ZZ4? Let me know how it performs, I purchased a Ramjet-350....thought long and hard about using the stock ramhorns, (which I blasted and used eastwoods hitemp sating paint on) and after reading the manual, think its best to install headers. I *hate* headers in the fact the leak, look bad over time...etc, but I purchased Sanderson mid-length from earlyclassic...ceramic coated. Time will tell, but you cant beat the durabilty of castiron. How close are you to starting your engine, its gonna be a while for me.

*newin72* · 07-28-2005, 09:11 PM

LOL!! I was wondering how long before somebody commented on that!

I asked several times, and several different people and got 100 different answers. I finally just decided to go with the Ram horns... I hope to have it in and running by next weekend. I will let you know.

you might talk to boardmember gregfull he got the ramjet 502 for his truck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BubbaGreen

Your putting on RAMHORNs on a ZZ4? Let me know how it performs, I purchased a Ramjet-350....thought long and hard about using the stock ramhorns, (which I blasted and used eastwoods hitemp sating paint on) and after reading the manual, think its best to install headers. I *hate* headers in the fact the leak, look bad over time...etc, but I purchased Sanderson mid-length from earlyclassic...ceramic coated. Time will tell, but you cant beat the durabilty of castiron. How close are you to starting your engine, its gonna be a while for me.

BubbaGreen · 07-28-2005, 09:17 PM

Ya...opinions are like bellybuttons....................everyone has one :-)
Thanks for the reply, but I am curious has to how your engine performs...
post a follow up or PM me. Thanks!

07-28-2005, 09:46 AM	#1
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	painting Ram Horns I know this has been covered, but can't seem to find the threads... but I am putting in my ZZ4 this weekend and am curious what you guys are using to paint your Ram Horns...

07-28-2005, 10:51 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I painted mine with a 7 dollar can of "high heat" exhaust paint from autozone. It lasted about 10 minutes. I'd like to know too __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

07-28-2005, 11:01 AM	#3
shifty Questionable Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 13,376	I've never done ram horns, but on my headers, I applied Eastwood's Header paint after wiping them down really good with mineral spirits. The only place the paint bubbled is where I failed to scrape off the black paint that was on them (stock). Al lthe places I sanded the paint off, the Eastwood stuff stuck really well. __________________ If I've got anything up for grabs, it'll be here: 7-hole gauge cluster for a 67-72 p/u FREE (link) I can't check the forum daily. If I don't reply to you within 24 hours, drop me a PM! I'm (hopefully) still alive and will reply faster to a PM.

07-28-2005, 11:29 AM	#6
mocwon Keep On Truckin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 1,354	I sand blasted the ram horns and used the Eastwood header paint as well. I haven't run the truck very much but so far so good. __________________ Just Passin' Thru Some projects are like herding cats; others are like putting out fires; this one was like herding cats on fire.....

07-28-2005, 01:04 PM	#7
knsmodels I make Models Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 626	I sandblasted mine and painted with Eastwoods hi temp cast gray paint.....I have put about 500 miles on her so far and it is holding up fine....I have heard positive things on the Eastwood paint from others.....It may need to be freshened up down the road, but I believe you can touch it up while they are still in place by brushing it on.....Hope this helps....Paul __________________ Click to see what I do 1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp 1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd

07-28-2005, 11:12 AM	#4
newin72 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: East Texas Posts: 545	well I have a sandblaster that I was gonna use to clean them up first. Guess you don't need to use any kind of primer first?

07-28-2005, 01:08 PM	#8
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	i blasted a set and brushed on por-15 high heat manifold grey .. makes them look like fresh cast iron .. haven't run them so i can't say about durability __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

07-28-2005, 01:58 PM	#9
Jakes-66-K10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 640	Same here, I used POR15's Fireseal to fill in small surface cracks then painted with their aluminum colored manifold paint. I have only broken in the engine and need to do more testing, but so far things look great.

07-28-2005, 02:30 PM	#10
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Forget the "POR-15" myth. Forget all that anyone and everyone says about POR this or POR that. It's all BS!! I just used this on my Ram-horn Manifolds and was absolutely FLOORED by the way this stuff works. Plus it was SO easy to use! I used a fricken tooth brush and didn't even have to take them off the engine and the finish is just UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Even the NCRS has endorsed this product. (NCRS) National Corvette Restorers Society. www.calyxmanifold.com I've also found another product that puts both Eastwoods "anti-rust" and POR-15's" rust products to SHAME!! It's called "Rust Bullet" and it works like crazy Much easier to apply and with better and LONGER LASTING results. www.rustbullet.com I've used both of this products and they having proven themselves to me and I will tell everyone I can about them. Wish I was making a dime or two from my ringing endorsments, but that ain't happening. I will say this about both: THEY WORK!!! __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

07-28-2005, 08:49 PM	#12
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Your putting on RAMHORNs on a ZZ4? Let me know how it performs, I purchased a Ramjet-350....thought long and hard about using the stock ramhorns, (which I blasted and used eastwoods hitemp sating paint on) and after reading the manual, think its best to install headers. I hate headers in the fact the leak, look bad over time...etc, but I purchased Sanderson mid-length from earlyclassic...ceramic coated. Time will tell, but you cant beat the durabilty of castiron. How close are you to starting your engine, its gonna be a while for me. __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich

07-28-2005, 09:17 PM	#14
BubbaGreen Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 686	Ya...opinions are like bellybuttons....................everyone has one :-) Thanks for the reply, but I am curious has to how your engine performs... post a follow up or PM me. Thanks! __________________ 71 Chevy C-10 SWB Fleetside RamJet-350/4L60e & Compushift/3.73Posi See it at www.prismnet.com/~grzanich



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