Log in

View Full Version : One of a kind UIM progress

gt3400
10-03-2011, 09:49 PM
So the GA is gone, but i still had my ported 3400 upper and ported 3500 lower still sitting in the box. So i took to the upper and sanded down the 3400 SFI. I took to it with: 80-120-320-400-600-1000-1500-2000 grit sandpaper, then hit it with aluminum polish. I brought it into work and put on a mask that i designed with the "3400 SFI". From that i sandblasted the UIM and painted it. This is how it sits now with the flat black primer. Next coat will be gloss black. Then i will peel the mask off and the 3400 SFI in polished letters will be left...flush with the surface :D The ported 3500 lim will also get gloss black. Both we be up for sale when completed.

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/gt3400/90ee4e64.jpg

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/gt3400/d925c0cb.jpg
Papa Rad17
10-03-2011, 10:01 PM
Already looking sexy.
mfuller
10-03-2011, 10:15 PM
Who did the port work?
Looks really good so far.
gt3400
10-03-2011, 10:21 PM
Wot-Tech
mfuller
10-03-2011, 10:32 PM
Did Ben do the porting to match a 3500 or 3400 LIM?
gt3400
10-04-2011, 05:43 AM
ben matched it to the ported 3500 lim i have
mfuller
10-04-2011, 07:37 AM
I may be very interested when you are finished....
WhiteV6
10-04-2011, 02:32 PM
The 3400 and 3500 have the same porting when you use the 3400 gasket for both.
gt3400
10-08-2011, 01:30 PM
Ok the mani's are all done. I put the gloss black on last night and this morning pulled the mask and taping off. Came out pretty good. Here's some pics them complete. They are for sale. Askig 275 for the upper and 130 for the lower, 400 for both.

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/gt3400/a27a3c42.jpg

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/gt3400/cdf5068d.jpg

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/gt3400/6b5996df.jpg

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/gt3400/d0231739.jpg

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/gt3400/1e20cdcb.jpg

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/gt3400/ae332263.jpg

http://i726.photobucket.com/albums/ww266/gt3400/cfc21d16.jpg
mfuller
10-08-2011, 09:18 PM
Forgot to ask....what size TB is the upper ported for?
Looks like it turned out really nice.
Shiwnath
10-08-2011, 09:30 PM
Wow that's amazing work. I don't see why it couldn't look like this right out of the factory. It looks much more professional and presentable.
sleepyalero
10-08-2011, 09:59 PM
omg i want..... very nice work!
kwhauck
10-08-2011, 10:42 PM
Very nice work, but I think your prices are rediculous....
[ion] C2
10-08-2011, 10:52 PM
yeah, they are. at least powdercoat it instead of rattle canning it... it's going to peel off eventually or get otherwise ruined by any automotive chemical spillage (fuel, primarily)
billytheman1188
10-09-2011, 12:10 AM
400 for both!?!?!!?!? WHAT A DEAL! Thanks for that $5 cut if i get both :)
sleepyalero
10-09-2011, 01:25 AM
i agree with the powder coat saying.
gt3400
10-09-2011, 10:46 AM
Couldn't do powdercoating with the mask used. If you don't like the price then don't buy it. A lot of time and money was put into this project and you won't find another 3400 uim like this so my price is right in my mind.
SouthDakotAlero
10-09-2011, 12:24 PM
C2;598623']yeah, they are. at least powdercoat it instead of rattle canning it... it's going to peel off eventually or get otherwise ruined by any automotive chemical spillage (fuel, primarily)

I've had mine rattle canned since 2004 and not a single bit of peeling.

glws
Hellfire5670
10-26-2011, 07:26 PM
That is really nice looking! I really am going to have to do that to mine now! are there only 2 coats on there?