Shiney stuff on JDM engines?
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Shiney stuff on JDM engines?
Possibly getting an EJ20G (off eBay, unless someone knows a better source). But what's that shiny crap some of the sellers put on there? It seems like some of the cheapest ones are the shiniest, which is a huge red flag to me. I feel like it's probably not good to have in the coolant tank or the intake, which are both often left open on the engines (in pictures, at least).
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Re: Shiney stuff on JDM engines?
Pic of you're talking Bout?
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Josh Colombo wrote: ↑Mon Jan 14, 2002 10:23 am Wait....I'm confused now.
Re: Shiney stuff on JDM engines?
If it is shiney like oil, they might spray it to keep the engines from corroding.
Tony
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90 LS Spec rio red sold
91 SS rio red R.I.P
90 Mazda Miata
2005 GT SWP
92ss satinsvoice wrote:LOL! that block was like F*** THIS! IM OUT!
mike-tracy wrote:Word. I'd love to get my hands on one of those trannies, but I just can't stomach the cost
Re: Shiney stuff on JDM engines?
That makes sense. Silicone isn't so bad.
93 Touring Wagon (EJ20G 5spd Swap) -- Finally back and running strong as ever!
05 Outback 2.5XT 5spd -- Now the wife can have her SUV and get in on the turbo Legacy goodness at the same time.
05 Outback 2.5XT 5spd -- Now the wife can have her SUV and get in on the turbo Legacy goodness at the same time.
Re: Shiney stuff on JDM engines?
Same thing some used car dealers do to make their cars look good to people who don't know much about engines. Those kind of people just pop the hood and go "Ooh, this car must be better than mine, the engine looks so shiny and well taken care of!"
Re: Shiney stuff on JDM engines?
Most dealers I've seen just pressure wash the engine and use some mother's stuff on the black pieces (which actually turns out looking really good and makes you wanna maintain it that way).
I'm just using the heads/intake/turbo/exhaust manifold and that stuff won't be hard at all to clean, so I guess it's really not a big deal regardless.
I'm just using the heads/intake/turbo/exhaust manifold and that stuff won't be hard at all to clean, so I guess it's really not a big deal regardless.
93 Touring Wagon (EJ20G 5spd Swap) -- Finally back and running strong as ever!
05 Outback 2.5XT 5spd -- Now the wife can have her SUV and get in on the turbo Legacy goodness at the same time.
05 Outback 2.5XT 5spd -- Now the wife can have her SUV and get in on the turbo Legacy goodness at the same time.
Re: Shiney stuff on JDM engines?
Yeah, it's a silicone based spray. I hate it! It just collects dirt and grime and makes everything nasty....but yes it looks nice a purdy for the customer.
Josh
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surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT
If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm