Jet-hot vs. HPC coating
06-13-2007, 04:39 PM
#11
Originally Posted by Bill Reid
I got the 1600F high temp black done... in house. I will note the higher temp stuff is done out of state... weird... maybe its a special process that requires expensive equipment(?)...
Bill
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06-13-2007, 07:44 PM
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I have a 1600 coating on mine, (done locally) and it has held up fair at best. Not sure if you need the 2000 coating but it might be nice to have if it is more durable. My exhaust temps are typically 1000-1300, thats on the down pipe about 6 inches from the turbo. Hope this helps.
06-14-2007, 01:26 PM
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DId a search on tech and found another company called Swaintech. They do a full ceramic .015" thick coating, and they are cheaper than HPC. They guy there said their coating is designed to take the place of something like header wrap. Anyone know anything about Swaintech?
06-14-2007, 02:35 PM
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I'd find out what company they send thier stuff out to and go with them to avoid the mark up. I would also look into what type of prep each company does prior to coating. That will give you a good indication on how long it will last. With our coils here at work, different vendors use different prep processes, and it shows within the first year of use. It'll start peeling like an albino kid with a sunburn.
I would also look into what type of prep each company does prior to coating. That will give you a good indication on how long it will last. With our coils here at work, different vendors use different prep processes, and it shows within the first year of use. It'll start peeling like an albino kid with a sunburn.
06-14-2007, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by vanillagorilla
I'd find out what company they send thier stuff out to and go with them to avoid the mark up. I would also look into what type of prep each company does prior to coating. That will give you a good indication on how long it will last. With our coils here at work, different vendors use different prep processes, and it shows within the first year of use. It'll start peeling like an albino kid with a sunburn.
I would also look into what type of prep each company does prior to coating. That will give you a good indication on how long it will last. With our coils here at work, different vendors use different prep processes, and it shows within the first year of use. It'll start peeling like an albino kid with a sunburn.
06-14-2007, 06:29 PM
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have heard good things about Swaintech too... couple of top mount C5 Corvette guys I know used them... and their hoods are VERY close to the turbo's. Nick Yoskin, who hangs out at CorvetteForum C5 Forced Induction did the Swaintech, HPC high temp black, and then wrapped his headers! Wrapping after coating will provide additional heat protection. Coating is great as a barrier protection when wrapping... the metal will never come in contact with the wrap... which can soak up moisture and keep it in contact with the header until it evaporates during warm up...
Chris, I can't wait for your project to come together... really want to hook up when you start dropping things back into the engine bay. If you need an extra hand don't hesitate to call
Bill
Chris, I can't wait for your project to come together... really want to hook up when you start dropping things back into the engine bay. If you need an extra hand don't hesitate to call
Bill
