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WB72 · 04-25-2017, 08:35 AM

I really like the red valve covers on some LS engines. What is the exact color to get to copy it? You know, like Chevy orange engine paint.

What color are all the components?

Block
Heads
Valve covers
Oil pan.
Brackets
Accessories

Donor engine is a '03 5.3 LM7 with Camaro intake and pan.

ls1nova71 · 04-25-2017, 10:23 AM

Don't really follow your question? Only the block is painted from the factory, It's black, everything else is unpainted aluminum.

davepl · 04-25-2017, 01:26 PM

Only red I've seen on an LS motor are the red coil covers on the Corvette LS7... here's a pic of my old one, is that what you mean?

**Hart_Rod** · 04-25-2017, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by davepl

Only red I've seen on an LS motor are the red coil covers on the Corvette LS7... here's a pic of my old one, is that what you mean?

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BR3W CITY · 04-25-2017, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WB72

What color are all the components?

Block black painted iron, or raw aluminum
Heads raw aluminum
Valve covers raw aluminum, the coil covers are black plastic
Oil pan. raw textured aluminum
Brackets raw textured aluminum
Accessories raw aluminum

Donor engine is a '03 5.3 LM7 with Camaro intake and pan.

You might be used to seeing them painted, only because all of us that swap usually paint old used parts when we've got them ripped apart.

WB72 · 04-26-2017, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

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Yes. That is the color I was talking about. Does it have a name?

WB72 · 04-26-2017, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

You might be used to seeing them painted, only because all of us that swap usually paint old used parts when we've got them ripped apart.

Thanks for that. I guess I may be thinking of the corvette version. What shade of red do they use? Is it available in engine paint in a rattle can?

**Hart_Rod** · 04-26-2017, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by WB72

Yes. That is the color I was talking about. Does it have a name?

Cherry red

LS short box · 04-26-2017, 11:10 AM

The iron block LS engines were painted black. Aluminum LS blocks, heads and valve covers were natural not painted.

BR3W CITY · 04-26-2017, 11:20 AM

The red vette covers are a GMPP order-able part. The color according to GMPP is "Victory Red"

Willie Makeit · 04-26-2017, 01:17 PM

pretty awesome red on LSA's

04-25-2017, 08:35 AM	#1
WB72 Before and After Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Leduc, Alberta CANADA Posts: 632	What color is factory? I really like the red valve covers on some LS engines. What is the exact color to get to copy it? You know, like Chevy orange engine paint. What color are all the components? Block Heads Valve covers Oil pan. Brackets Accessories Donor engine is a '03 5.3 LM7 with Camaro intake and pan. __________________ Not Grandpa's C-20 anymore... 383 Stroker 425HP, 485Ft/Lbs Lowered 3.5" Front / 5" Rear 66,000 miles. Alberta, CANADA

04-25-2017, 10:23 AM	#2
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,118	Re: What color is factory? Don't really follow your question? Only the block is painted from the factory, It's black, everything else is unpainted aluminum. __________________ My '72 short bed build. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/conver...6-0-4l80e.html 5.3 swap into my RUSTY '71 C10 http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversion...71-c-10-a.html

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davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: What color is factory? Only red I've seen on an LS motor are the red coil covers on the Corvette LS7... here's a pic of my old one, is that what you mean? Attached Images __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

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LS short box Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Carlos MN Posts: 1,927	Re: What color is factory? The iron block LS engines were painted black. Aluminum LS blocks, heads and valve covers were natural not painted.

04-26-2017, 11:20 AM	#10
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: What color is factory? The red vette covers are a GMPP order-able part. The color according to GMPP is "Victory Red" __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

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Willie Makeit Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,206	Re: What color is factory? pretty awesome red on LSA's Attached Images



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