That's not really a problem Dave, most any enamel will work just fine for engine paint.
For some reason people think they get real hot and that they need high temp paint. They
don't, just look at your temp gauge, the only really hot spot is around the exhaust ports.
You could use good old Rustoleum smoke gray and darken it with some black or better
yet some dark navy blue.
Biggest thing is getting it surgically clean before you apply the paint. As with the new
engines from the factory back in the day, the paint on the exhaust will burn off after a
short time.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Last edited by Denny Graham; 12/20/2011 6:55 PM.