1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

For the tundra yea. But koyo makes one for the 1st gen tacos

 

I used the standard parts store, high temp red paint for these. I had done the same on the 99 Tacoma. The paint holds up very well.

Reminds me that I need to clean up the valve covers for the Subie and paint them red too.

 

bbq ceramic paint

 

Mine usually looks like this until I clean it up.

 

No clue why but a lot of people paint them black. Some engine rebuilders even paint them black. I always said I’d do red if I painted mine.

 

VHT Flame Proof paint has ceramic in it as well.

Mine doesn't get as bad, or hasn't yet. I'd have no concerns with the painted valve covers tho. I don't use a pressure washer under the hood.

 

https://youtu.be/Yz-czC8xft0

 

I use VHT flameproof a lot.. I've got the curing process down to a science.

 

Daym.. Engine porn.

 

Looks even better now with the aluminum radiator and airaid intake tube

 

Local Landcruiser and Land Rover shops (not shown) have been importing trucks from Spain, Italy, Hungary, (LHD) counties. Then restoring and reselling them. I think most are diesel.

No idea about the cost.

 

It's flashy and super 80s but I dig it too, the VHT red lays down really nice, probably won't paint another for a little while tho...

 

My last VHT header paint project was the Tacoma's y-pipe and crossover. It still looks good. I've learned the VHT smooths out during the heat cycle curing process



I soaked it in muriatic acid to get it squeaky clean before VHT.

 

Worked well on my headers for the Z too...













Talk about exhausting work

 

Hell yeah! Once you get it set.. It's nice.

I used it on the VQ30 crossover pipes. It still looks good 10 years later.

 

What product are you using to clean the headers with the paintbrush? It looks like it worked very well.

 

I think we have similar work habits or approach technical problems using similar solutions.

Blue painters tape labels.

 

Where do I buy OEM oil filters for my first gen?