Engine paint is a subjective thing unless you're restoring it .
I like Chevrolet / GMC red , others prefer Chevrolet orange and still others prefer the passenger car blue .
The main thing is to paint the entire lump including manifolds then assemble the accessories and drive it , the exhast manifold paint will burn off quickly and the contrast of black motor mounts , starter , power steering pump and so on against the engine color and bare metal carby , dizzy and alternator , will make it look ' factory ' even if you choose some engine color that more matches or accentuates the truck's color .
See ? . I suppose it's obvious I built & sold used vehicles for many years , the devil as they say , is always in the details , a dealer engine overhaul/rebuild or replcement , was *very* persnickity in this manny back in the day .
If you take the time to really scrub it clean , especially in the corners & crevices , the new paint will stick well and last a long time . DO NOT use cheapo paint ! .
I took some pix of my 250 yesterday and will try to post them , it's nothing special as I've said so no whining about the HEI or chrome rockerbox please !
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