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ZombieWeinerDog · 04-22-2009, 09:45 AM

what brand/store do you recommend for engine chrome, water outlets, radiator hoses, headers, fuel/water pump, ect

im am specifically looking for radiator hoses and water outlets

So.Cal.Super · 04-22-2009, 01:56 PM

Personally I prefer Aluminum over chrome. For heat dissipation purposes. I just ordered a polished aluminum water neck from summit for mine. I think I spent less than $20 on it. I have not done coolant hoses but I saw them there also in aluminum you just have to trim for proper length. Someone probably knows better than I what board members have for dress up parts.

I saw you mentioned exhaust, I prefer ceramic. I have seen many chrome exhaust parts tarnish or rust.

Just my .02

Jim Osborne · 04-22-2009, 09:51 PM

I have a 350SB in my 68 and I put all polished aluminum on it, and most all of it I ordered from Summit Racing.I am well satisified with there products & service.hope this helps

fastom · 04-22-2009, 10:04 PM

www.motorchrome.com

vectorit · 04-22-2009, 10:57 PM

Been there done that with chrome... I personally hate it, since it's a full time job to keep lookin good. Plus in my experience it never sealed properly, so there was always some sort of leak.
If I was to put some bling on another engine, it would be alluminum that has been polished up or something. Same thing about heat, just as mentioned above.

Just my .02

04-22-2009, 09:45 AM	#1
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	engine chrome question what brand/store do you recommend for engine chrome, water outlets, radiator hoses, headers, fuel/water pump, ect im am specifically looking for radiator hoses and water outlets __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

04-22-2009, 01:56 PM	#2
So.Cal.Super It'll Buff Out! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 603	Re: engine chrome question Personally I prefer Aluminum over chrome. For heat dissipation purposes. I just ordered a polished aluminum water neck from summit for mine. I think I spent less than $20 on it. I have not done coolant hoses but I saw them there also in aluminum you just have to trim for proper length. Someone probably knows better than I what board members have for dress up parts. I saw you mentioned exhaust, I prefer ceramic. I have seen many chrome exhaust parts tarnish or rust. Just my .02 __________________ "Instructions are just another mans opinion" Become a Supporting Member http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php Man Card Rules http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=634550 72 Chevy Cheyenne Super 400 LWB

04-22-2009, 09:51 PM	#3
Jim Osborne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Crumpler, North Carolina Posts: 93	Re: engine chrome question I have a 350SB in my 68 and I put all polished aluminum on it, and most all of it I ordered from Summit Racing.I am well satisified with there products & service.hope this helps

04-22-2009, 10:04 PM	#4
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: engine chrome question www.motorchrome.com __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

04-22-2009, 10:57 PM	#5
vectorit What? Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,617	Re: engine chrome question Been there done that with chrome... I personally hate it, since it's a full time job to keep lookin good. Plus in my experience it never sealed properly, so there was always some sort of leak. If I was to put some bling on another engine, it would be alluminum that has been polished up or something. Same thing about heat, just as mentioned above. Just my .02 __________________ Chris 1968 K20 Suburban 1972 K10 LWB PU



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