Indeed it is!

 

Notta bad bitta work!

 

Almost a shame to cover that engine with a hood. Squirrel Crusher

 

Amazing Look! Now just get a cap (possibly 2) to put over the exposed holding nut on the wiper blade arm!

Later,

 

Maybe a group buy on clear lexan hoods

 

Mighty nice, there, pardner.....

 

Yes a true beautiful engine/bay !! Carl

 

Yes...an idea for more fine tuneing..I purchased chrome bold head cover that fit perfect...Carl

 

I know, I know lol

 

Very nice, how about some info on what you did for preparation and the paint used.

 

Preparation was fairly basic. Removed any loose dirt debris with an air hose. I did a thorough cleaning with some Brake Cleaner since everything was raw material. As far as painting goes, I sprayed everything with 2 coats of VHT engine enamel primer, 3 coats of VHT engine enamel paint (gold), then 4 coats of VHT engine enamel clear coat. Was in no rush to put everything back together at the time, so I allowed everything to cure for about a week. As far as the embossed letters on the DCAI and intake manifolds go, I just used a paint marker from a craft store after the clear coat was dry.

 

Wow, thanks for the info. That was a lot of work.

 

All that work really achieved some excellent results. Might just be the best engine bay after-market DIY paint job I've seen on a Crossfire!

 

thank you!

 

I like what you've done but one question. Where did you get the AMG logo manis. They appear to be Robs modified which I also have but mine have the SRT6 logo. Wish I had the AMG ones as I have converted every other logo to AMG.

 

Found them on eBay for $99 USD and sent them to Rob to be tweaked.

 

Wow, very nice!

Yeh, who needs a hood with that on display

 

rmcdaniel12, what AMG Mercedes were these from? Or to put it another way - what was the listing on eBay for the manifolds?

Also, what modifications were necessary to make them fit?

And what is Rob's XF name?

 

Ask yourself what size engine they would fit and go from there.