[Northern Goat]

Originally Posted by jegstek

White Warrior figured it out, or should I say "reasoned" it out. I was chided for years for painting my engines black, as not many of my hot rodding buddies liked to read much. I was convinced by Smokey Yunick and Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins, who insisted a 10 hp gain was to be had. But what did they know? You probably read it in Car Craft as a HP tip, or a Grumpy Jenkins article they did years ago. I have Smokey Yunick's "Power Secrets", I'll see if it isn't listed in there. BTW...what color are GM's engines today? And it isn't so you can see oil leaks better. 'Nuff said.

Thanks for coming to the rescue. After reading most of the responses to my post I thought I was losing my mind. Still doesn't make a lot of sense to me because I associate Black with attracting heat. But its nice to know I'm not going nuts.