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Rowens54
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GI Joe
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 Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 10:35 am Post subject: Re: Chrome engine tin |
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I don't have direct experience, but have heard that the shrine tin does Not cool as well.... Something about the chrome not allowing as much heat to dissipating through the metal(?)....
I will say the engines I've seen with this stuff on,y look good for a short time. The chrome is cheap, and discoloration and rust start pretty quick.
You're better off getting used tin, and just giving it all some fresh paint.
Just my $.02...... 
Good luck!
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 12:06 pm Post subject: Re: Chrome engine tin |
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#1 The chrome will rust
#2 aftermarket tin does not fit as well as OEM
#3 Most aftermarket tin does not have small the little deflectors on the tin.
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Bennym777
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| Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2016 1:00 pm Post subject: Re: Chrome engine tin |
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| I bought a thing with chrome tin and it to me it doesnt look right. I think they only really suit dune buggies. The first excuse I get to drop the engine it will be painted. You can see the a picture in my photos I think. |
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hamsman
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| Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 2:58 pm Post subject: Re: Chrome engine tin |
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 Most engine builders will agree that chrome although looks good does increase the heat in the engine compartment, as mentioned before. |
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sjbartnik
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| Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2016 5:11 pm Post subject: Re: Chrome engine tin |
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chrome don't get ya home
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hobie16
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| Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:07 pm Post subject: Re: Chrome engine tin |
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| sjbartnik wrote: |
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Remember Harley Davidson's motto. If it breaks, make it heavier. If it sticks out, chrome it.
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