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Subject: intake manifold coatings. outcome
From: scirocco_88_16v@hotmail.com (Brian Wagner)
Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 14:05:36 -0600
That looks like the 42mm off a Jetta.

Brian


>From: "Donald Walter" <dswalter.wi@netzero.net>
>Reply-To: <dswalter.wi@netzero.net>
>To: "Euroroc II" <Scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
>Subject: RE: intake manifold coatings. outcome
>Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:36:38 -0600
>
>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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