Tougher, actually.

It's been a few years but there's many specialty coating shops that will do it.

I had mine done at a place in Escondido - it may have been these guys:

http://www.olycoatings.com/

Here's how mine turned out:

 

by the way, this intake still looks the same....well, except for minor damage to the radiator and surface rust on one of the fuel lines

 

It's silicone hose cut down to fit. You can order it in almost any size. I was about to order everything until I bought a EuroS intake. So now I need slightly larger hose.

 

hey hacker, i use a normal 4" dewalt grinder along with the dewalt "grinding wheels" that they make for steel. by no means was it any easier but i believe you could do 1 spider with less than 1 wheel. cheaper than those "sanding disc" if that is what you were using. i've never done a spider but between rat rod frame building and all my 4 wheel drive off-road stuff my son and i are always grinding something.

 

My spider has the seams removed and it's clean of grease. What's the final sanding step to prep for paint?

 

Wow Randy! I don't see a spec of dirt on that engine.

 

Geeezzzz-----

I've had these silicone hoses on since day two........

Need some?

--Russ

 

Does ceramic coating require degassing as part of the prep?

 

I'll second that, Very nice and clean engine and compartment, Randy!

 

Russ, Have em in black?
Where did you get the air tubes?

 

only color for the silicone hoses is blue (that I have available to me)

the air tubes are courtesy of Roger Tyson (Thanks--Roger!!!)

--Russ

 

The clamps on my spide are from "Home depot" the are sailess steel band clamps for lumbing repair. They fit overtop the stock boots. Here is a better pic.

 

I ike Hackers Red Spider, i think that looks great.

As for a target price, i would shoot for $150-$200 honestly. There is really no set price even for a specific company, it just depends on who you ask and what kind of mood they are in on that day.

 

Randy!

YFA! Whats up???? Have I seen that Dark Blue 928 in Imperial Beach or Encinitas?

 

Price came in at $220.00. But this includes the spider, water cross-over, thermostadt cover, few bolt heads, and the oil fill can. Two coats of powder filled all the pits in the castings. I'm happy with the work.