What paint do you guys use for engine blocks and heads?

You can paint an engine with just about anything. I usually paint everything except the exhaust manifolds with the paint/color I use on the body.

 

I used Eastwood engine paint the last time and got a good result. No need to prime.

 

I want that water pump.

 

I used the POR-20 engine paint, you can brush it on with good results,it covers really well (80% solids).
I'm 'skill challenged' so spraying was not an option for me.
It's also available in colours other than Chevy Orange.
Got mine from Frost. http://www.frost.co.uk/

 

What about pearl on an engine? Is that asking for trouble? I like the idea of a smoothed pearl white engine, but am I just trying to do something that will just waste time?

 

epoxy prime and basecoat/clearcoat

 

The pearl paint (bc/cc) on my block has held up extremely well. Still looks new, even with 15k plus miles on it. Go for it!

 

I've used POR engine paint for the last three I've built. It is great stuff.

 

Thats what I like to hear!