Manifold painting/prep/options - Gold Heat Wrap?
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Manifold painting/prep/options - Gold Heat Wrap?
I know that painting LS intake manifolds have kind of been covered and I've searched around and know I'm obviously going need to sand/prep the manifold.
But I actually want to wrap my manifold in gold heat wrap, I want to know if anyone has done this with an LS manifold and if they had any issues/problems with the backing/sticking etc
I know some wont care for the look, but I'm function > form and I've seen some decent numbers to back up wrapping intakes/manifolds from reflecting heat and keeping intake temps down. And on the track thats my main concern. So don't really care if it's "ugly"
Kind of what I mean. (Obviously I know the ls mani has a lot more contours)
But I actually want to wrap my manifold in gold heat wrap, I want to know if anyone has done this with an LS manifold and if they had any issues/problems with the backing/sticking etc
I know some wont care for the look, but I'm function > form and I've seen some decent numbers to back up wrapping intakes/manifolds from reflecting heat and keeping intake temps down. And on the track thats my main concern. So don't really care if it's "ugly"
Kind of what I mean. (Obviously I know the ls mani has a lot more contours)
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That would be stupid, I would rather not have the gold look, but I want the functionality hence what I posted....
Gold is one of the best reflectors of heat and is great for keeping temperatures down where you need to keep things cool. Most of these wraps are able to reflect 80% of the heat.
lol thanks
People never read lol
Gold is one of the best reflectors of heat and is great for keeping temperatures down where you need to keep things cool. Most of these wraps are able to reflect 80% of the heat.
People never read lol
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The point is why in the world would I want to paint it gold, the point is not to have the color or gold apperence it's to have the functionality of better cooling. I don't care if it's pink, it's not a show car, it never will be. The point is to reduce intake temps for times when I'm on the track for a awhile specially in an endurance race.
Please next time, read, read again, think then post.
If anyone has done it I would love to see pics and get any info before I start doing mine.
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You obviously didn't read because even in the Original Post I said I don't care if it's "ugly". I don't care that you think it's ugly, not to mention there are tons of ugly/fast cars, some on here...
The point is why in the world would I want to paint it gold, the point is not to have the color or gold apperence it's to have the functionality of better cooling. I don't care if it's pink, it's not a show car, it never will be. The point is to reduce intake temps for times when I'm on the track for a awhile specially in an endurance race.
Please next time, read, read again, think then post.
If anyone has done it I would love to see pics and get any info before I start doing mine.
The point is why in the world would I want to paint it gold, the point is not to have the color or gold apperence it's to have the functionality of better cooling. I don't care if it's pink, it's not a show car, it never will be. The point is to reduce intake temps for times when I'm on the track for a awhile specially in an endurance race.
Please next time, read, read again, think then post.
If anyone has done it I would love to see pics and get any info before I start doing mine.
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people worried about looks over performance will never go as fast as those who could care less what their cars look like.. i say do it.. see if you cant get some before and after temperatures. I will contribute to both sides on keeping things cool however... taking the hood off is just stupid.. running a meth injection to reduce IAT's would be a viable option of your race class allows it.
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I already know just by looking at it I know it's not going to look pretty lol.
And I doubt a heat gun will help it fit the contours since it will be reflecting most of the heat, but I guess I will find out lol
Maybe use the strips instead of a large sheet ? idk.
Kinda wish someone had already done it lol
Heres a cool video of some tested
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjFzTJOuDQE
And I doubt a heat gun will help it fit the contours since it will be reflecting most of the heat, but I guess I will find out lol
Maybe use the strips instead of a large sheet ? idk.
Kinda wish someone had already done it lol
Heres a cool video of some tested
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjFzTJOuDQE
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Back on topic. This stuff is awesome! Where do you even buy it? Definitely post up pictures of this project, and any temp readings too if you can.
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Ideally I'll be wrapping my headers in heat wrap, to keep the engine temps down in general.