Which paint doesn't affect intercooler heat exchange efficiency?
07-27-2005, 05:52 PM
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Which paint doesn't affect intercooler heat exchange efficiency?
I am planning to paint my intercooler black to keep the sleeper look.
I live in Australia and the heat in summer is fairly hot + dry. I am also running high boost and don't want to compromise the heat exchange property of the intercooler core.
Is there any black paint that doesn't reduce the heat exchange property?
I live in Australia and the heat in summer is fairly hot + dry. I am also running high boost and don't want to compromise the heat exchange property of the intercooler core.
Is there any black paint that doesn't reduce the heat exchange property?
07-27-2005, 05:53 PM
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Re: Which paint doesn't affect intercooler heat exchange efficiency? (honda9krpm)
get it anodized
I THINK full-race offers it but im sure there are 20 other places that will do it cheaper
I THINK full-race offers it but im sure there are 20 other places that will do it cheaper
07-27-2005, 06:12 PM
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Re: Which paint doesn't affect intercooler heat exchange efficiency? (N20civicB18)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by N20civicB18 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get it anodized</TD></TR></TABLE>
that gets my vote too
that gets my vote too
07-27-2005, 06:21 PM
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Re: Which paint doesn't affect intercooler heat exchange efficiency? (N20civicB18)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by N20civicB18 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">get it anodized
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best way to do it!
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best way to do it!
07-27-2005, 06:30 PM
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Re: (honda9krpm)
Anodizing basically bonds dye to metal. The dye actually becomes a part of the metal. Meaning it will have little to no effect on the cooling properties of the radiator. Only problem is, it is usually expensive to have this done.
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07-27-2005, 09:53 PM
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Re: (honda9krpm)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by honda9krpm »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanks guys
I will look into this when the car is done.
</TD></TR></TABLE>and let us know how did it work for you. Picture of it finished would be nice too.
I will look into this when the car is done.
</TD></TR></TABLE>and let us know how did it work for you. Picture of it finished would be nice too.
07-27-2005, 10:22 PM
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Re: (V-SPEC 1)
Just paint the end tanks and LIGHTLY mist the core with radiator paint...to answer your question there is no easily available paint that won't hurt efficiency.
07-27-2005, 11:55 PM
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How much power are you making? If your under 500whp, i'd check out http://www.johnnyracecar.com they make a Anodized black FMIc for a decent price...like 265$
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