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What color to paint the V6 #1
mansep2 Paul Mansell Nanaimo, BC, Canada 1973 MG MGB	Posted: May 06, 2012 07:24PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 353

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What color for the engine

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Red	6	20%
Black	14	47%
gold	1	3%
other	9	30%

So gathering together everything I need to make the switch to the V6 out of the 95 Firbird and got to thinking while I have the time with the engine and gearbox on the floor of the garage, not happening until the fall. Why not start cleaning it up and getting it ready for installation.

Mmmmmm so what color to paint the engine........I have a red car so whats the best color for the engine, gearbx will be silver I guess.

any thoughts or suggestions.

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #2
lars49 Larry Barnes Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA 1959 MG MGA "Gramps" 1971 Norton COMMANDO 750 "Snortin Norton" 1980 MG MGB Limited Edition (LE) "Maggie"	Posted: May 06, 2012 08:22PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 2,402

Paul,

Just a thought, something that will contrast with the engine compartment, and also something light that so you can detect fluid seepage. I've always thought that a black engine was hard to find where things were coming out.

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #3
bills Bill Spohn W. Vancouver, BC, Canada 1956 MG MGA 1958 MG MGA Twin-Cam 1962 MG MGA MkII Coupe 1965 Jensen CV8 1969 Lamborghini Countach → more	Posted: May 06, 2012 09:32PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 9,160

MG red!

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1969 Lamborghini Islero S, 1988 Fiero GT turbo
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Re: What color to paint the V6 #4
TBridges Tom Bridges Millstadt, Illinois, USA 1972 MG MGB	Posted: May 07, 2012 06:35AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 60

Chevy orange from the 60s.

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #5
Mickey Richaud Clarksville, Tenn., USA	Posted: May 07, 2012 07:27AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 611

Mine's not MG red, but it is RED!

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'69 MGB GT/V6 Conversion

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #6
bills Bill Spohn W. Vancouver, BC, Canada 1956 MG MGA 1958 MG MGA Twin-Cam 1962 MG MGA MkII Coupe 1965 Jensen CV8 1969 Lamborghini Countach → more	Posted: May 07, 2012 08:11AM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 9,160

In reply to # 2060631 by Mickey Richaud Mine's not MG red, but it is RED!

That look close to MG red anyway!

Mine keeps them guessing.

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #7
geezer charles durning Magee, MS, USA 1958 MG Magnette ZB "Chick Magnette"	Posted: May 07, 2012 08:48AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 400

My vote is for BMC green

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #8
TeamEvil / / Gone, /, Kiribati	Posted: May 08, 2012 11:36AM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,443

Gray and black is a classic:

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #9
Bill Young Kansas City, MO, USA 1952 MG TD 1959 MG MGA 1500 1973 Lotus Europa 1973 MG Midget "Half Asp Or Frank" 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible	Posted: May 08, 2012 01:48PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 4,649

I like a nice contrast and a lighter color works well to help spot oil leaks as well as make the engine room brighter and easier to see in when working. I'd use grey against the red background. If not grey then I think I'd go with the older MG maroon that was used on the MGAs and T series.

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #10
tdecell Trey Decell Clinton, Mississippi, USA 1974 MG MGB 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: May 08, 2012 05:29PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 1,659

Ford Grey.... nice light color, good contrast with the red. And chrome/aluminum accessories look good on it too.
The car is green, not red but here's the engine after the trans swap and bay respray a couple of years ago...

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #11
65ELCMO Steve Michaelson Oro Valley, AZ, USA	Posted: May 08, 2012 06:29PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 115

If you do red it has to match. But that is too much. you need a nice contrast. Not black.
The medium to light gray will work. If you are planning a contrasting interior than carry that theme to the engine

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #12
Peter-Sherman Peter Sherman Melbourne, Australia 1975 MG MGB V8 Conversion	Posted: May 08, 2012 09:50PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 4,293

http://austinhealycars.blogspot.com.au/2010/11/austin-healey-engine-small-block-chevy.html

Healey green. Somehow or other it makes the engine look incredibly valuble

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #13
dukesplace Timothy Ringland Headingley, Manitoba, Canada 1980 MG MGB	Posted: May 09, 2012 07:47AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 156

I went with black engine, silver valve covers, the headers are coated ceramic blue, blue silicone heater hoses. I agree with the comments that the darker colors cover up leaks and a lighter color will make finding one easier. I also like the look of the red engine.

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #14
Duncan Duncan Cowen Vancouver, Canada 1956 MG MGA 1500	Posted: May 09, 2012 02:08PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 1,360

What colour were the orignal MGB GT 3.5ls painted? True you have a different engine, but a nod to the original MGB engine mod!

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #15
ohlord Rob C North of Seattle, N.W., USA 1971 MG MGB "Bedouin 2"	Posted: May 09, 2012 03:07PM Registered: 1 year ago Posts: 1,885

Aluminum not painted block and heads,unpainted intake,grey air intakes ,black valve covers.
MGB GT V8 made for a very tidy looking engine compartment. thumbs up

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #16
flipsmg Phillip Quinn Reidville, SC, USA	Posted: May 09, 2012 04:27PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 347

Paul, go with satin aluminum for the block & intake, satin black covers, red plug wires with black boots & a red K&N filter.

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #17
MGs4me Ralph Denison Saratoga, NY, USA	Posted: May 14, 2012 05:25PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 9

I'm kind of partial to black....

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Re: What color to paint the V6 #18
wascamp Roger Watts Republic WA., USA 1977 MG MGB	Posted: May 17, 2012 10:59PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 42

What's wrong with Pontiac blue? 60's GTO's. Bonni's and Grand Prix's all came with their engines painted that blue. It is a distinctive color and screams "PONTIAC"

Roger

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