Intercooler Powder Coating?

Mike

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

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SouthArk370Z

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

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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.

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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.

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Chuck33079

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.

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