Re: Thermal barrier

[BFDEIHL@aol.com]

Coating the intake may make a SLIGHT hp difference, but the effect would 
probably be more pronounced with the earlier non-crossflow motors. The 
velocity of the air in the intake is high enough that there is not a lot of 
time for heat transfer-- I wouldn't expect miracles out of the process. 

Coating the exhaust keeps the exhaust gas heat in longer, which will speed it 
along somewhat- the side benefit of lower underhood temps is noticeable and 
desireable. Still, the effect is not great on a dollar/hp basis...

Thermal management coating the braking system will help keep the fluid from 
boiling (under extreme use) and is highly recommended-- but not cheap...

I don't know if Eastwood will ever offer a "do-it-yourself" ceramic barrier 
coating kit, like their powder coat kits-- but there is a company selling the 
materials direct to the public, Techline Coatings.

http://www.techlinecoatings.com/TechnicalInformation.htm

I wrote the owner, Leonard Warren, and asked him a bunch of questions about 
his products. He gave he an address for a local firm that does these 
coatings, as well as gave me a little information on his products and 
background in aerospace material development. 

Three other links to thermal barrier/dispersant companies:

http://www.swaintech.com/index.shtml

http://www.finishlinecoatings.com/index.html

http://www.jet-hot.com/

HTH,

Danny
81 Caddy








In a message dated 11/17/00 2:43:03 AM Pacific Standard Time, UrGTI@aol.com 
writes:

<< All this coating talk has got me thinking about doing some to mine this 
 winter during my cars down time . 
 Who and where do I get this done and what is the cost of general items?  
What 
 are the claimed heat differences between say an uncoated and coated intake?
 
 I already know the benifits of lower intake charge , plus it would be nice 
 not to have that rusty exhaust manifold back there . 
 
 Does Eastwood make a home thermal kit like thier powdercoating kit? If not I 
 better get down to the patent office .  >>

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