4B11 Valve Cover
Mar 25, 2008, 08:30 PM
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4B11 Valve Cover
Hey guys. I'm sure many of you hate the flimsy plastic cover that says Mitsubishi Mivec. Well, I decided to take off that plastic cover to see what the actual valve cover looks like. It was black and made of plastic or a material similar to plastic but it can certainly withstand heat. Structurally, it's quite strong as well. I decided to do something about the bland engine bay of the 4B11. Here is what I came up with:
I took off the valve cover and soaped it down with some good old Dawn. I then Sanded it down with 320 Grit Sand paper. I then used Dupli-Color Hi-Temp Base Coat of grey. I put two layers between 15 minutes of drying. I then used Dupli-Color high temp Red Caliper spray paint. 2 coats did the trick and it came out extremely well. I plan on ordering the Carbon Fiber spark plug cover from RRM. What do you guys think? Looks better than the plastic cover right?
I took off the valve cover and soaped it down with some good old Dawn. I then Sanded it down with 320 Grit Sand paper. I then used Dupli-Color Hi-Temp Base Coat of grey. I put two layers between 15 minutes of drying. I then used Dupli-Color high temp Red Caliper spray paint. 2 coats did the trick and it came out extremely well. I plan on ordering the Carbon Fiber spark plug cover from RRM. What do you guys think? Looks better than the plastic cover right?
Last edited by Kurt; Mar 26, 2008 at 05:05 AM.
Mar 26, 2008, 02:49 PM
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Looks much better. +1 on the CF spark plug cover. I just wish he exhaust was in front. The intake don't look so nice. I'm sure it's set up that way for better performance & I would take performance over looks in the engine bay any day.
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Mar 27, 2008, 04:49 PM
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Looks really good. I can't help but think "redtop motor!" though, since those are pretty much the epic SR20 motors... 
But since I still have my stock "over cover" on, I guess it'd be pointless for me.
But since I still have my stock "over cover" on, I guess it'd be pointless for me.
