Intercooler Powder Coating?

COSMO · 09-25-2013, 02:07 AM

Iam considering having my gtm intercooler powder coated and wanted to know if anyone else has done this and would it have any adverse effects on the cooling fins doing their job?

synolimit · 09-25-2013, 05:05 AM

To thick. Would bring down cooling. Anodize it or maybe a paint that disapates heat.

COSMO · 09-25-2013, 06:41 AM

That's what I was think too about the paint but just wanted to be sure... Thanks

Chuck33079 · 09-25-2013, 06:44 AM

Eastwood radiator paint. Either that or a thermal dispersant coating. GTM offers one, but I'm sure there's a ton of places out there that will put it on.

Mike · 09-25-2013, 08:20 AM

I've powdercoated intercoolers before. No problem doing it if the coater knows what he is doing.

SouthArk370Z · 09-25-2013, 08:52 AM

Just about any coating will decrease heat transfer. Try to find a coating with high thermal conductivity.

G37sHKS · 09-25-2013, 10:42 AM

Just leave it as it is.

Chuck33079 · 09-25-2013, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

Just about any coating will decrease heat transfer. Try to find a coating with high thermal conductivity.

The thermal dispersant coatings are said to increase heat transfer, but I have no idea if it is in any way noticeable outside of a lab. I just did it so the intercooler would be black.

SouthArk370Z · 09-25-2013, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

The thermal dispersant coatings are said to increase heat transfer, but I have no idea if it is in any way noticeable outside of a lab. I just did it so the intercooler would be black.

I hadn't heard of thermal dispersant coatings. Neat stuff. If one can handle the cost, they look like the best option available. If you're going that far, might as well ceramic-coat the exhaust manifolds too.

Chuck33079 · 09-25-2013, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I hadn't heard of thermal dispersant coatings. Neat stuff. If one can handle the cost, they look like the best option available. If you're going that far, might as well ceramic-coat the exhaust manifolds too.

I had GTM do it. I had them CC the hot parts as well. Money well spent on a car that runs this hot. Cost wasn't too bad on either.

snowsurfdirtx · 09-25-2013, 12:25 PM

I'm gonna do my intercooler black as well. I'm a huge fan of keeping temps cool, too. I might just heat wrap everything I can, lol.. lower intake and fuel temps = MOAR POWAR. From my race team days, dudes would even go as far as to pack dry ice around fuel cells. Lol

m3chhawk · 09-25-2013, 01:24 PM

I want my FMIC to be the same color as the Akebonos, so I was hoping to get a hold of anodizing company unless someone has another idea on how to match???

Baer383 · 09-25-2013, 06:57 PM

I live in Georgia and I don't have any of that stuff on my car,where is the excessive heat coming from cause I don't have these issues.

Chuck33079 · 09-25-2013, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

I live in Georgia and I don't have any of that stuff on my car,where is the excessive heat coming from cause I don't have these issues.

In my case, from stuffing turbos in there.

Baer383 · 09-25-2013, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

In my case, from stuffing turbos in there.

I know but I hear a lot of people complaining about the heat TT or SC

09-25-2013, 02:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	Intercooler Powder Coating? Iam considering having my gtm intercooler powder coated and wanted to know if anyone else has done this and would it have any adverse effects on the cooling fins doing their job?

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synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	To thick. Would bring down cooling. Anodize it or maybe a paint that disapates heat. __________________ 13 370z-

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Eastwood radiator paint. Either that or a thermal dispersant coating. GTM offers one, but I'm sure there's a ton of places out there that will put it on. SPOHN likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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09-25-2013, 06:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
COSMO A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 1,816 Drives: 2012 Touring GTM TT Rep Power: 19	That's what I was think too about the paint but just wanted to be sure... Thanks

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snowsurfdirtx Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: WA Posts: 285 Drives: Too Fast Rep Power: 12	I'm gonna do my intercooler black as well. I'm a huge fan of keeping temps cool, too. I might just heat wrap everything I can, lol.. lower intake and fuel temps = MOAR POWAR. From my race team days, dudes would even go as far as to pack dry ice around fuel cells. Lol __________________ 11 Red Touring/Sport/Nav, 472/382wtq@7psi.. GTM/Tomei/Volk/Motordyne/Z1/JLAudio/Aeroforce/etc.. 95 S14 in progress, L33 v8.. T7575 turbo/SPL/MCA Suspension/Personal/Works Bell/OZ/etc..

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m3chhawk Track Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Kansas City Posts: 878 Drives: '11 370Z SPT 6MT BLK Rep Power: 24	I want my FMIC to be the same color as the Akebonos, so I was hoping to get a hold of anodizing company unless someone has another idea on how to match??? __________________ F.I. CF CBE \| Avant Garde M310 \| BC BR's \| ONEighty \| Status \| EvoR \| Stillen \| Whiteline \| B&M \| Bespoke Details Boosted Performance \| Precision Turbo \| Tial \| HKS \| Innovate Motorsports \| Bosch \| Treadstone \| Walbro \| UpRev \| Depo

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Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 29	I live in Georgia and I don't have any of that stuff on my car,where is the excessive heat coming from cause I don't have these issues. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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