powdercoating and running temps please help.

[madeofmilo]

Hey guys I'm cleaning up my engine bay and thought that some powdercoating would look awesome, so I've got a quote for a mere $40 which will be awesome.

However it only runs up to 90C....or 120C for the expensive stuff.
Could someone tell what temps I can expect from under my bonnet for the pipe
1) pod filter to turbo (I think not hot)
2) turbo to carbii....

http://www.pbase.com/madeofmilo/inbox


there is a engine bay pick...you can miss the ugly black pipe accross the top.
What temp will they be under heavy wear?
How hot will a rcoker cover be during running? over 90c?

Cheers Dave

[Alspos]

Hmmm interesting question.
Pod to Turbo, not hot.
Other ones, not sure but would be up there. Do you have access to a digital (optical?) thermometer?
Be interested to find out. Sorry can't be of more help.

[toysrus]

Easy to test, run your engine hard for 10-20 mins or so, or even normally for a 30min drive should be good enough, carry a bottle off clean water with you, pull over, pop your bonnet and pour some on whatever you wish to see is 100 degrees or more, if it steams the water immediately then you know its over 100

I wouldn't bother doing the crossover pipe in case you later decide to set-up an Intercooler.

There are some paints out there that are heat resistant to 500 degrees plus so look into that if you want too.......

[madeofmilo]

hmm yeah paint is good. And good idea about return pipe and intercooler. But at the moment I think I'll do it. 'Cos the cost is only like $40.

[Alspos]

I think the worse thing that will happen is the colour will change. I doubt the powder will come off.

[tmz_99]

I find monkey coating them works a treat, good to 400oC.

[fr335tyl3r]

mmm powder coated pipes for 40 bucks...might go have a look at that when i get my intercooler pipes made up.

[ADR_lancer]

I've had all my cooler piping powder coated, and the turbo to intercooler half hasn't suffered any ill effects at all.

Hope that helps.

[MelbStazz]

i know there is a place that does high temperature coating. i just cant remember the name, they're in melb. they can do the chrome finish in the high temp coatings,great for manifolds etc. They also have many colours to choose from. maybe do a search for them. sorry i cant be of more help.

[Alspos]

You're possibly thinking of HPC (High Performance Coatings)

http://www.hpcoatings.com.au/

Big $$$$

[madeofmilo]

I've got my pipes in for powdercoating from A1 powdercoating in Bayswater. Hope it works out alright.

I'll post pics as soon as I get it back...

Cheers Dave

[MelbStazz]

You're possibly thinking of HPC (High Performance Coatings)

http://www.hpcoatings.com.au/

Big $$$$

:beer al, that's the one. well worth the $$$ in the long run.