I want your opinion

[hot ford coupe]

Some great points were made here about the strength of chromed metal. Does that also apply to the engine parts? Would a polished aluminum finish be the better looking choice here?

[Andym]

Glu - The Rolf and the Busby are stunning. But one thing that appeals to me in a very big way is creating cars that don't look like anything else. While I am completely hooked on Hot Rods, Cruisers and Customs, there is still a piece of me that likes the Figoni et Falaschi of yesterday and the Chip Foose of today. To create a vehicle that breaks new ground, that is unlike anything else and pushes limits really turns me on. That is what Enzo's Revenge is all about.

And in answer to your question HFC - When I go to the major Concours events, I need to have at least two formal outfits (ties, shiny shoes, jackets, etc) for the evening events. On show day, at the very least, I have to have on a shirt with a collar and long pants (no jeans). While I rarely wear a tie on the show field, I'm not exactly in my most comfortable couture either.

At the hot rod shows though, it's a comfortable T-shirt (one that either has something offensive or grease stains on the front) and comfortable pair of shorts. AND THEY SERVE BEER!!!!!!!! Can't get that at Pebble Beach either. Just a $12 Martini. Every try and quench your thirst by chugging a Martini? It can't be done.

[docwatson1938]

The big problem with chrome parts on a motor is simple. Chrome will not dissipate the heat, it works as heat shielding and holds the heat in. That stuff is just as shiny on the metal side as it is on the outside.
Polished aluminiun is better, however raw cast or brushed aluminium is best for engine parts as it dissipates heat much better. The texture also adds minorly to the total surface area helping to cool the motor down.
This is why engine blocks are usually roughcast, may be ugly but it cools better. In reality it was no more expensive to cast them a little smoother, they just didn’t.
Doc.

[hot ford coupe]

Thanks Doc. You've given me a great deal of help here with engnine detailing. Brushed and some small amount of polished aluminum it it. BTW, e-mail me your address again. I've got something I need to send to you.