I never thought of powder coating the intake......Good idea.
I have a Offenhauser intake, that I just got. To say they have a very basic finish is a understatement....It will flow great, but looks like it was sitting on a shelf for 30 years, even though it's brand new.
I will look into the powder coating, I was going to spend a couple $$ on the eastwood kit anyway, I will put the money towards it.
Glad I asked. I thought 8 hours was to much.