Engine color deduction question - 95 ZR1

[Ron H.]

I have a 95 ZR1 and am having the engine refinished in silver. Its clearly brighter than the dull stock finish. I know I will take a hit in Mechanical, #15 - Engine color. But will I also get hit with originality deductions under Cam covers, Plenum and intake manifold tubes, solely due to color ? These are correct stock components.

[Keith B.]

Re: Engine color deduction question - 95 ZR1

if your worried about the point deduction at all why not repaint it the original shade

[Ron H.]

Re: Engine color deduction question - 95 ZR1

Its original color now, and I like the look of the refinish.

[Pete B.]

Re: Engine color deduction question - 95 ZR1

There would be a 20% deduction for each component. I don't have the judging sheets nearby but as I recall valve covers, intake etc. etc. Additional deductions could be made if overspray was present on adjacent parts.

[Michael W.]

Re: Engine color deduction question - 95 ZR1

I have a 95 ZR1 and am having the engine refinished in silver. Its clearly brighter than the dull stock finish. I know I will take a hit in Mechanical, #15 - Engine color. But will I also get hit with originality deductions under Cam covers, Plenum and intake manifold tubes, solely due to color ? These are correct stock components.

I would interpret #15 engine colour to be the entire engine assembly and not just the engine case itself. If so, deducting for colour on other line items for cam covers etc would be double dipping.

[David H.]

Re: Engine color deduction question - 95 ZR1

I would interpret #15 engine colour to be the entire engine assembly and not just the engine case itself. If so, deducting for colour on other line items for cam covers etc would be double dipping.

CDCIF - likely Not Typical Finish on a repainted component. Engine color would be a separate issue.

[Michael W.]

Re: Engine color deduction question - 95 ZR1

CDCIF - likely Not Typical Finish on a repainted component. Engine color would be a separate issue.

The F in CDCIF is for finish, which includes colour. Again, can't double dip.

[David H.]

Re: Engine color deduction question - 95 ZR1

The F in CDCIF is for finish, which includes colour. Again, can't double dip.

Should have been clearer. Many times the repainted finish is glossier than the original finish.

edit add: The judging manual also states to not judge the finish for the LT5 cam covers or the heads as part of section 15 Engine Color or Finish.