Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Armor Coated Pacesetters

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:33 AM
  #1  
badazz99ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
From: Montgomery, TX
Default Armor Coated Pacesetters

i did a search and couldnt find the answer i was looking for. i just bought some lightly used armor coated pacesetter lt's. so will these end up rusting in the long run or turn a different color or something. cuz on ws6store when you click on the options, armor coating is like $100 more and jet hot is $240 more. i just want to know what im gettin in to. cuz if they will end up rusting, then i might consider getting them ceramic coated if i have the money and/or time before my engine is put back together from getting rebuilt. thanks. Dan

here is the link:
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...16760209feb721
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 06:51 AM
  #2  
Black FormulaLs1's Avatar
12 Second Club
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 2,089
Likes: 1
From: cape vincent NY
Default

ceramic coated IMo is the best way to go...
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:30 AM
  #3  
badazz99ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
From: Montgomery, TX
Default

i hear ya man. just tryin to figure out what this stuff is and how its gonna hold up.
Reply
Old Sep 10, 2008 | 03:08 PM
  #4  
badazz99ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
From: Montgomery, TX
Default

ok folks. i talked to texas speed this morning and they said pacesetter calls their ceramic coating, armor coating. just to be a lil different. so im pretty stoked about that.
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:06 AM
  #5  
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
Internet Mechanic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,830
Likes: 2
From: Wallingford CT
Default

Unless its steel, its going to come off and rust.

HOW LONG depends on when its driven and weather conditions, also where its parked.
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:49 AM
  #6  
badazz99ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
From: Montgomery, TX
Default

^^^so to be clear, if its just metal with the "armor coating", it will eventually come off and rust. but if its steel with the "armor coating", then its good to go. how can i tell if they are metal or steel once i get them. thanks.
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 11:56 AM
  #7  
BlackScreaminMachine's Avatar
Internet Mechanic
20 Year Member
iTrader: (17)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 9,830
Likes: 2
From: Wallingford CT
Default

Originally Posted by badazz99ta
^^^so to be clear, if its just metal with the "armor coating", it will eventually come off and rust. but if its steel with the "armor coating", then its good to go. how can i tell if they are metal or steel once i get them. thanks.
You really cant, i am not an expert on metal but there is a diff between stainless and regular steel.
Reply
Old Sep 11, 2008 | 12:02 PM
  #8  
badazz99ta's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 797
Likes: 0
From: Montgomery, TX
Default

well they have been on the car for 2k miles before they were taken off and sold to me. i havent installed them yet. i guess only time will tell. thanks for the help though. later bud.
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

 Brett Foote
story-2

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-9

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:33 AM.

story-0
10 Reasons Daily Driving a Swap Project SUCKS! (& 1 Reason to Do It Anyway)

Slideshow: 10 reasons daily-driving a swap project might not be for you. Or is it?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-17 09:39:05


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Gifts Neither Your Dad Nor Grad Will Shove Into the 'Trinket Drawer'

Don't get dad new socks or a grill brush this year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 14:55:56


VIEW MORE
story-2
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-18 10:26:23


VIEW MORE
story-3
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-4
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-5
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-6
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-7
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE