I have painted many engines while at GM, but
all were black, other than a few that were slated to
be show engines...But the black engine paint used was a special formulated mix which is not available to the public...Its formulated to be used over bare
metal and to accept Hi temperatures...Black engines
were then put into all division brand cars, which You will recall Cadillac owners crying fowl over the use of Chevrolet engines in their Caddies, and other
brand GM cars...My 52 216ci is blue, and I have another recently overhauled 216ci that I purchased
from a fellow that rodded His 3104....BB
