intake manifold coatings. outcome

[rept@qwest.net (Mike Blain)]

I can't give a pic until my parts to reinstall arrive from germany. 
Right now, 9 manifold pieces lay disassembled on my table- not much to 
look at. (ps this was not a scirocco manifold I coated).



Allyn wrote:

> ok, give us pics
> Al
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Mike Blain" <rept@qwest.net>
> To: <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 7:08 AM
> 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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