Another vote for painting the aluminum parts engine color. I painted mine and used stock valve covers for a sleeper look. It is definitely easier to clean oil, etc off of paint. I painted my old intake after it turned green but there's a lot of moisture in the air here. Shouldn't be a problem for you in the desert.
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Chris D
69 GTO Liberty Blue/dark blue 467, 850 Holley, T2, Edelbrock Dport 310cfm w Ram Air manifolds, HFT 245/251D .561/.594L, T400, 9" w 3.50s 3905lbs 11.59@ 114, 1.57/ 60'
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