intake manifold coatings. outcome

[sfwilliams@home.com (Scott F. Williams)]

Really... what is this stuff called, Mike? I'll have to look into this. I
seriously doubt that it is the "real" deal from an ultimate performance
point of view. However, if it is just a couple o' bucks, who cares!
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Mike Blain
> Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 7:08 AM
> To: scirocco-L@scirocco.org
> Subject: intake manifold coatings. outcome
>
>
> After checking numerous outlets for performance, autobody, and supply
> parts houses I found DA shiat!  Ceramic in a can that acctually
> dissipates heat from the manifold.  You can get it at Nappa, and it's
> relativly inexpensive 4-5 per can.  It took me 4 cans to do the intake
> of a V8- so a scirocco should get by with one can for several coatings.
>
> Remember to degrease WELL, or get pocking.
>
> This stuff works great coated well, is tough once dry, and looks Sweet!
> I think it's a Krylon formulation.  suatable up to 1200 degrees for
> limited periods, or 500 constant. The manufacturer even claims Dyno
> improvements with the product. Personally, I only used it as a
> functional aesthetic. I didnt want a coating that could possible inhibit
> the dissipation of heat!
>
> T'care all!
>
>
> Mike blain (bad speller)
>
> Larry wrote:
>
> > Just let me say this;   POWDER COAT.
> >
> > Larry  sandiego16V
> >
> >
> >>OK, here is a question:   aside from the obvious thing to do which is
> >>send my manifold pieces out to JETHOT, is there a CHEAPASS thermal
> >>coating or spraypaint type coating for intakes out there?
> >>
> >
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