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intake manifold coatings. outcome



What type/size of Intake Manifold is that?  It has that embossed emblem in
the lower left side as you are looking at this picture:
http://www.scirocco.org/photos/pro/craig/Dscn0316.jpg  This is similar to
the 50mm but it doesn't look like that.  By the way that is one clean
engine.

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-----Original Message-----
From: scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org
[mailto:scirocco-l-admin@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Euroroc II
Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 12:35 PM
To: Scirocco-l@scirocco.org
Subject: Re: intake manifold coatings. outcome


What plug wires are you running?

Just curious
-RGK-

----- Original Message -----
From: "Craig Williams" <roccolister@hotmail.com>
To: "Allyn" <amalventano1@home.com>; "Mike Blain" <rept@qwest.net>;
<scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 10:42 AM
Subject: Re: intake manifold coatings. outcome


> Here are some pictures of how mine came out. Again, I did this almost two
> years ago and aside from a few nicks here and there, the paint is holding
up
> really well. Most people think the parts have been powder-coated. I
> definitely agree that you must start with a very clean and de-greased part
> to get a good and long-lasting result. Also, the stuff that I used had
> directions to bake the parts at  high temperature for certain periods of
> time to achieve their highest heat ratings of 1200 degrees. I think you
> could do it in a standard house oven at 500 degrees, but I didn't take
that
> route.
>
> http://www.williamshouse.org/Craig/My_Car/Engine_Conversion/manifold.jpg
>
>
http://www.williamshouse.org/Craig/My_Car/Engine_Conversion/cover_paint.jpg
>
> http://www.scirocco.org/photos/pro/craig/Dscn0316.jpg
>
> See my prep-work on the valve cover here...
>
http://www.williamshouse.org/Craig/My_Car/Engine_Conversion/cover_before.jpg
>
> BTW...Check out my updated signature as of this past weekend! :)
>
> --Craig Williams
> 1981 Scirocco S 2008cc 16V (As seen in 01-2001 Sport Compact Car) 15.114 @
> 91 MPH
> 2001 Passat Wagon, 1.8t (For the Wife and Son)
> 1991 Passat Wagon 2.0 16V (For Sale)
> 2000 Saab Viggen (20 psi, Turbo charged monster)15.047 @ 94 MPH
> Northern California, USA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Allyn <amalventano1@home.com>
> To: Mike Blain <rept@qwest.net>; <scirocco-L@scirocco.org>
> Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 10:14 AM
> Subject: Re: intake manifold coatings. outcome
>
>
> > 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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