Those who want to fully customize their car might wonder if they can paint their engine block's lifter valley. Are there really no downsides to it?

A continuation of the engine restoration series, demonstrating how to paint the engine block using an affordable DIY paint booth setup, while offering tips for achieving a quality finish on a budget.

Some of the most iconic engines ever made, especially engines from the muscle car era, feature painted engine blocks. Look at the 426 Race HEMI, for example. It was one of the most well-known and ...