powder coating intake manifold bright red advantages/disadvantages??

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  1. Mar 3, 2008 at 1:15 PM #1
    The_Main_Event

    The_Main_Event Creme de la Creme

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    I am planning on powder coating my intake manifold red it will look sick since I have the red and black theme going on, but is their any disadvantages??? Will the powder coating trap the heat or am I ok? Thanks for your help
     
  2. Mar 3, 2008 at 1:23 PM #2
    nevinsrt

    nevinsrt Getaway driver for hire

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    It'll be fine just do it...
     
  3. Mar 4, 2008 at 11:59 AM #3
    Haedes

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    Powder coating add no additional heat, well actually it does but it's very small... nothing to worry about it.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2008 at 12:04 PM #4
    promo718

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    what if you put some kind of heat resistant coating under the powdercoat?
     
  5. Mar 4, 2008 at 12:20 PM #5
    ntw0rk

    ntw0rk Puesto en miniatura puta

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    ...And the red will make it faster!!! :grin:
     
  6. Mar 4, 2008 at 12:45 PM #6
    1fastsedan

    1fastsedan Destroyer of Warranties

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    See if you can get thermal barrier coating on the inside of the manifold and red powder coat on the exterior. Then you won't have to worry about the heat issue.