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May 24, 2005 | 04:45 AM

EFB16ACRX

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any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header?

well, i have to weld another o2 bung into my dc header, which is ceramic coated, and i need to get the ceramic off to weld the bung on. any ideas?

May 24, 2005 | 05:43 AM

Brownjd

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (EFB16ACRX)

just drill it. start with a small bit and work your way up to the right size

May 24, 2005 | 05:47 AM

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (Brownjd)

i want it to last. think the pipe is thick enough for it?

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Modified by EFB16ACRX at 9:59 AM 5/24/2005

May 24, 2005 | 05:59 AM

Brownjd

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (EFB16ACRX)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by EFB16ACRX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i want it to last. think the pipe is thick enough for it?</TD></TR></TABLE>

if whoever welds it does a good job

May 24, 2005 | 06:00 AM

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (Brownjd)

ok cool. i just dont really see taht working, because it would still be welding to the ceramic wouldnt it? or maybe im stupid. i dont nkow.

May 24, 2005 | 06:04 AM

EP3_05

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (EFB16ACRX)

Grind off the ceramic coating where you will install the bung. Drill the hole for the bung using successively larger bits until you get the right dimension. Then weld the bung to the bare steel. Done

May 24, 2005 | 06:06 AM

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (91civic)

ok, i tried just sanding it off, but that obviously didnt work, i jsut wanted some other ideas. thanks.

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May 24, 2005 | 06:07 AM

EP3_05

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (EFB16ACRX)

Sanding it by hand is really not going to work that well and will take a long time. Try a power grinding wheel.

May 24, 2005 | 06:21 AM

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (91civic)

just wait a year and itll rust off

or like the others said a die grinder or something will easily take it off

May 24, 2005 | 06:23 AM

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (thatbluecrx)

haha, thanks guys, i just was kinda worried about taking a grinder to my header. but ill be careful

May 25, 2005 | 03:57 AM

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (thatbluecrx)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thatbluecrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just wait a year and itll rust off

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That's for sure. Coatings are crap.

May 25, 2005 | 04:54 AM

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (StorminMatt)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StorminMatt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

That's for sure. Coatings are crap.</TD></TR></TABLE>

they sure are...

but they really do reduce bay temps drastically(while its still on lol)

May 26, 2005 | 03:12 AM

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Re: any ideas on how to get ceramic coating off header? (thatbluecrx)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by thatbluecrx »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

they sure are...

but they really do reduce bay temps drastically(while its still on lol)</TD></TR></TABLE>

I don't know about that. Regardless, uncoated stainless steel keeps temperatures lower due to its low thermal conductivity.