Chrome dipped engine bay?

Hey guys, I saw an engine bay from a show car here that was a '96-98 Saleen Cobra and the engine bay was completely chromed out. I would love to see some more pics of it! I'm getting ready to re-paint my car and I'd like to dip my intake manifold, valve covers, sway bar etc... in chrome also. Any ideas on about how much this would cost me? Any help is greatly appreciated, thanks!

http://www.rbchroming.com/

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GT500R said:

http://www.rbchroming.com/

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WOW, awesome! Thanks a lot man! :rockon: Any pics of a chromed out engine bay though? Thanks!

thats got to add alot of weight to the engine and front end of a vehicle....

Taunto said:

thats got to add alot of weight to the engine and front end of a vehicle....

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I wouldn't worry about the weight as I would the engine temps. It looks second to none though!

I would never start my car if i did that. Car is preety much a rolling paper weight its all show

Too much bling imo.

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Hmmm, now that I think about it that is kind of a disappointment. I definitely don't want to add weight. Looks like I'll just get some nice valve covers and maybe paint the intake manifold.

If Chrome is your thing and you want to retain street functionality use Chrome paint.

Far easier than disassembly and dipping.
Negligible additional weight.
No hydrogen embrittlement. http://www.finishing.com/1600-1799/1747.shtml

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/chromefx/chromefx_prodinfo.htm

to much bling, Polished intake and valve covers clean and simple..

to much work in mantaining that look

chrome dipping the whole engine will cause bad overheating. You should get everything polished instead. That would look good and wont make more heat...

I like the polishing idea. With contrasting paint/powder coating. Won't compare to chrome plating as far as ultimate bling/show factor, but as mentioned above you won't have to worry about excessive heat and weight. The engine that is ALL chrome is a bit over the top IMO. Not even sure I'd want that on an all-show car.

www.unique-chrome.com

I have had them do some parts with good results.

Polishing sounds about right. I'll look into that.