Powder Coating - FMIC pipes
04 February 2014, 02:03 PM
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Powder Coating - FMIC pipes
Guys, bit of advice please.
Ive been discussing getting my FMIC pipework powder coated before I fit it. I emailed a local company and was asked expected temperatures that the pipework could reach. After a bit of research on the web I concluded potentially around 170deg celcius. So I responded to them saying 200deg just to be safe. The company have advised that the coating would start to break down at 140-150deg so its not possible to do it. Now I know it can be done because ive seen it on several cars.
So............are my predicted temps way off the mark? Or is there another method by which I could acheive some nice red pipework! I think the Perrin ones come with red pipework so it must be possible!
Any input or advise appreciated
(For the record, car is 2003UK STi, hopefully soon to be around 400ish)
Ive been discussing getting my FMIC pipework powder coated before I fit it. I emailed a local company and was asked expected temperatures that the pipework could reach. After a bit of research on the web I concluded potentially around 170deg celcius. So I responded to them saying 200deg just to be safe. The company have advised that the coating would start to break down at 140-150deg so its not possible to do it. Now I know it can be done because ive seen it on several cars.
So............are my predicted temps way off the mark? Or is there another method by which I could acheive some nice red pipework! I think the Perrin ones come with red pipework so it must be possible!
Any input or advise appreciated
(For the record, car is 2003UK STi, hopefully soon to be around 400ish)
04 February 2014, 02:16 PM
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Take a look at this place, they seem to do lots of engine bits.
http://ctc-powder-coating.co.uk/crac...t-powder-coat/
http://ctc-powder-coating.co.uk/crac...t-powder-coat/
04 February 2014, 05:22 PM
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Wow that's hot! I have no experience of measuring the intake temps but that seems far too high! I would expect to be able to touch intake pipework with bare hands! Just a guess but are you sure you weren't getting your info from American's who were quoting Fahrenheit and not Celsius?
04 February 2014, 05:26 PM
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The turbo when worked hard can output air close to the 200 degrees celcius mark but i would be doubtful if much of that heat would transfer to the pipework.
04 February 2014, 07:10 PM
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Nice one, cheers lads! Knew you'd have the answer! I'll get them done!
Just for the record I'll see if I can dig out the test I found showing temps. It was in the states though as mentioned below so I could have got my units wrong!!
Just for the record I'll see if I can dig out the test I found showing temps. It was in the states though as mentioned below so I could have got my units wrong!!
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04 February 2014, 07:24 PM
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http://blog.perrinperformance.com/the-great-subaru-intercooler-test/
I'll still get it done!
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