Thermal Efficiency
07-08-2008, 11:39 AM
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Thermal Efficiency
I'm looking to paint my intercooler but do not want to affect the thermal efficiency of whats goin on. What can I do? I'm thinking about masking off the fins and painting the bars and endtanks. Is there a paint available for such a duty? Any ideas?
07-08-2008, 01:46 PM
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this has been a frequent argument for a while.
Some say don't do it, some say they've tested and it's negligible.
I'm going to say anything on top of the aluminum is going to have a detrimental effect, regardless. I'd say, do what ever you want, but I wouldn't paint my IC.
Some say don't do it, some say they've tested and it's negligible.
I'm going to say anything on top of the aluminum is going to have a detrimental effect, regardless. I'd say, do what ever you want, but I wouldn't paint my IC.
07-08-2008, 02:36 PM
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Re: Thermal Efficiency (shaggyeg6si)
just like comapnies make thermal coatings that keep heat in, some companies make coatings that help shed head, i would look into that if you wanna paint it.
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Re: Thermal Efficiency (shaggyeg6si)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by shaggyeg6si »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm looking to hide it, so thats why I am asking... Maybe using a black grill? Stop more light going in might help.</TD></TR></TABLE>
that'll usually do it.
I kept the stock grille on my 350z and nobody could tell there was a massive spearco intercooler in there. Until the *** kicking began, rofl.
that'll usually do it.
I kept the stock grille on my 350z and nobody could tell there was a massive spearco intercooler in there. Until the *** kicking began, rofl.
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