Jumbo's Engine Bay

[Jumbosrule]

Hi all,

Wanted to start a thread for my engine bay. I've always been afraid to just attack the bay without some guidance. To this point I have limited my detailing attempts to a Quick Detailer and a MF. I have ok results - see posted. But I'd really like some product suggestions and even some methods for having the biggest visual impact. Spray and rinse type products?

Comment away...

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/Engine%20Bay/IMG_9062.jpg

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/Engine%20Bay/IMG_9061.jpg

The manifold and cold side piping are ceramic coated. The brace and the harness cover are both powdercoated.

[ShineTimeDetail]

I have no idea but is that a Subaru?

[pixelmonkey]

I have no idea but is that a Subaru?
nada

not sure... is JDM by the sticker.
intake reminds me of a lexsus or nissan
chris<pixelmonkey>:D

[Slava]

Don't think it's a Subaru unless its the boxer 6 but the intake manifold is different.

Could it be a Mazda?

[taholman]

umm... its a 350Z.

[rider9195]

Looks like a Infiniti to me.

[SkateForGirl]

umm... its a 350Z.

Yea looks like a non HR G35 motor without the engine cover.
OP what size turbo is that? How much boost and power?

[Johnnyboy]

Infinity!

My guess

[TS656577]

pretty sure that's an infiniti. and you did NOT mess around with your intercooler piping. vband clamps? suckers aint cheap. I've only ever seen them on exhausts and for the wastegate. I'm still rockin silicone couplers! You gonna polish the piping?

[Jumbosrule]

2004 Infiniti FX35 (vq35de) RWD

Gt35r at 16psi, 450 WHP, (DD @ 12 psi)

Fully built motor and 5at

13.6 @ 111mph, quarter mile

All pipes are ceramic coated so I was not planning on polishing them.

[A.P.A.D.]

G35 for sure! now someone help this guy answer his questions! =)

^-----Darn i was wrong! looked like a G35 at a glance.

[A.P.A.D.]

Engine Detail 'How To' Walk Through w/Pics Show N' Shine (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/43177-engine-detail-how-walk-through-w-pics.html)

this kind fella did a write up on this! :props:

[A.P.A.D.]

do u have pictures of the exterior?

[opie_7afe]

just cover all the electronics up with a plastic bag and electrical tape spray your degreaser and scrub as much as you can with a brush then rinse off with a light spray of water. clean an engine when its warm not operating temp warm but about 120f is fine and then dry off as much water with a towel and then start engine and let it get to operating temp.....just try not to spray near the electronics....a air compressor helps to blow the water out of harder spots, i dont like to use water when cleaning an engine, however some need it and if the proper precautions are taken its ok to do....but i only clean it with water once after that you should not need water to clean it again just spray and wipe....

[Jumbosrule]

Engine Detail 'How To' Walk Through w/Pics Show N' Shine (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/43177-engine-detail-how-walk-through-w-pics.html)

this kind fella did a write up on this! :props:


just cover all the electronics up with a plastic bag and electrical tape spray your degreaser and scrub as much as you can with a brush then rinse off with a light spray of water. clean an engine when its warm not operating temp warm but about 120f is fine and then dry off as much water with a towel and then start engine and let it get to operating temp.....just try not to spray near the electronics....a air compressor helps to blow the water out of harder spots, i dont like to use water when cleaning an engine, however some need it and if the proper precautions are taken its ok to do....but i only clean it with water once after that you should not need water to clean it again just spray and wipe....

Thanks - both these posts really helped! I'm going to give it a shot. I've never even considered waxing the paint in the engine bay... till I joined this forum.

Now it seems silly I've never done it.

Photos of the outside of the car for those that care:

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/Red%20FX%20pix/IMG_2583.jpg

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/Red%20FX%20pix/IMG_2582.jpg
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/Royal%20Purple%20Raceway/IMG_5275.jpg
http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/Royal%20Purple%20Raceway/IMG_5285.jpg

http://i425.photobucket.com/albums/pp334/jumbosrule/Royal%20Purple%20Raceway/IMG_5278.jpg