Heat Resistant Paint on Intake Manifold and Headers

Sanded down first the flanges for a smooth surface

I changed the color of the custom made integrated intake manifold and headers from Blue to Dark Red to compliment the body color of the Fairlady. It does look nicer.


Painted the flanges using a 1500 degree Fahrenheit heat resistant paint made in Holland. I also painted the oil filter cover, alternator brackets, and engine mount.


I'm planning to paint also the throttle bracket, oil pan, steel fuel line, fan blades, cowl, thermostat tower, and radiator. I hope to get the engine block painted with the same color, but I'll have to talk to the machine shop.

New Parts Update: Engine Support Mounts and Camshaft Bearings

New Engine Mount

Surprisingly, Topmost Auto Supply Shop was able to find engine mounts for the R16 engine. Amazing what a little canvasing can accomplish! Price was P400 each for a total of P800 for two mounts. This would cost up to $90 in the U.S for a pair of mounts.

Old Engine Mount (Left) & New Engine Mount (Right)

New Engine Mount (Left) & Old Engine Mount (Right)

I also bought Camshaft bearings (STD size) as required by the machine shop (A. Roque Machine Shop - located in Timog, Quezon City). Bought it at Fernando's Auto Supply. I think the cost was P250 for the set.

I also ordered the 0.010" 3 main engine bearing set from Sports Imports located in Canada. Unfortunately, I couldn't find the bearing set anywhere here in Metro Manila. The overhaul project is really getting delayed, which is bad since the brakes and other parts might get stuck (keeping my fingers crossed that it'll be okay after not being used for some time) so I had to order it abroad.

The owner of Sports Imports, Ross Mullen, was easy to communicate with. Ordered the set today and he says that he'll deliver it "this morning." I opted for the "Xpresspost International" (7 business days delivery time). Total bill was $180 ($125 for the bearing set and $55 for the freight cost). I can't wait to get my hands on the bearings and finish the overhaul project!!!