| I debated powdercoating the plenum, and stumbled on this solution at a local Z meet. It's a ceramic thermal dispersion coating (more info [here]). What impressed me most about the ceramic coatings available was the finish durability. This is not like PC, which can chip if struck. I saw a tuned pipe from a motoX bike which was dented in severely, but the surface finish was 99% intact. The lighting is a little deceptive. The surface has very low reflectivity. I will post pics of the plenum installed within a week or so. On a humorous note, the guy at the coating shop claimed I would gain 15+ RWHP with this mod. I don't anticipate anywhere near that (in fact, I doubt it will make any noticeable power increase). I purchased it more for durability than anything else. According to this individual, I would get 70 RWHP from swain coating my pistons too... =) 
the bottom has slight finish irregularity, but nobody will ever see that again.
 
I have LOTS of parts in boxes, but I'll spare you guys.
   "Enough is enough Guapo. Stop harass my feelings man." - BeaZ 11:35:18 08/03/03
"F' your feelings, learn your lesson." - YugoBernie (NoVA) 11:36:00 08/03/03 "So I nailed it, took off like an F18 from carrier. Of course the chase begained." -Tim_N/A 10:27:15 04/07/03 "Ps, I ate a real chocolate jesus today. it was kick ass. it was about 3" tall and solid chocolate. I was in heaven." - niXit 10:53:48 10/02/02 |
pics of ceramic coated upper plenum - 
22:33:44 12/01/03
