Has anyone tried this on an aluminum intake manifold? What is the temperature rating? Do you need a primer? Thanks!
356836
Self etch primer would be a good idea if applying to bare metal. Although this is not a high temperature paint.
356837
Don't buy it! I had two cans so I know it was not just a bad can I got. It don't dry with a solid finish. It will always get on your hands if you touch it, and finger prints make it look like crap after time. And no! It is not a hi temp paint and will just burn off and smoke at hi temp. Avoid it, Unless you want to make something shiny but never plan to handle it because when it is dry finger prints show on it and you get it on your hands and it makes it look like crap and reduce the shine. And it is not a hi temp paint.
1128939
I can't tell you what the temp would be at any particular spot in the engine, but it will be significantly less than it would be if you had normal coolant that had boiled away. If your temp is 375, something is wrong and normal coolant will have boiled off. But by using Evans, your engine is unlikely to be damaged.
1925456
Well , the heat does effect even the plastic but in the cold it gave such a boost , i raced mustangs 2013 v6 with mods and i won with just the CAI and flowmaster mufflers , so u wouldnt race in the day because the air density is lighter than the air at night . I would go with the aluminim.
1696216
This should work well. You however have to work on the manifold and the central muffler to get the best out of this. .... coz the catalytic convertor will not allow the free flow...
830951
We have ran this unit at 1200F around 4-5 hrs with no problems. We've been testing the coating on our flanges with good success at these temps at 4 - 5 hrs each time.
1441932
nope aluminum melts ~2200 F this only gets to 600-800F. Its perfect for lead or pewter, but for aluminum you need a potter's kiln or a propane/coal furnance. check out youtube for some cool DIY can furnance.
540477
Actually I returned mine to Mutch heat soak from engine and hot weather u actually lose power cold air intake from prl is ok or wait ct cold air icebox stock is better. I just put the kn filter in my stock intake for now.
1414761
i set mine at .035 that is in my 347 stroker on gas you can go with a larger gap if you wish to test it if you are racing the car go to a test and tune and try different gaps. some engines like it wider some do not. also which ing. do you have i run a MSD 6al.hope this helps Bob
1475621
Cannot help out here. I use it as a lubricant on an aluminum bullet casting mold. JC in So Cal
691597
The post by gmcda gives some good advice. My 97 Chevy Tahoe had lots of rust on the exhaust. I was able to salvage my studs by using a rust dissolving catalyst spray called PB Blaster the night before. The next morning, I resprayed before I set out the tools. I used an impact wrench and I had all the studs out in minutes. Low torque is the key to not breaking the studs. Now, heat is king for removing rusty parts if you have it. The kit comes with new bolts and gasket for the rear flange so I used a sawzall to cut those bolts out by cutting right through the old rear flange gasket. Getting the exhaust plug and the drilling were the longest part of the project. The post by gmcda gives some good advice. My 97 Chevy Tahoe had lots of rust on the exhaust. I was able to salvage my studs by using a rust dissolving catalyst spray called PB Blaster the night before. The next morning, I resprayed before I set out the tools. I used an impact wrench and I had all the studs out in minutes. Low torque is the key to not breaking the studs. Now, heat is king for removing rusty parts if you have it. The kit comes with new bolts and gasket for the rear flange so I used a sawzall to cut those bolts out by cutting right through the old rear flange gasket. Getting... » Read More The post by gmcda gives some good advice. My 97 Chevy Tahoe had lots of rust on the exhaust. I was able to salvage my studs by using a rust dissolving catalyst spray called PB Blaster the night before. The next morning, I resprayed before I set out the tools. I used an impact wrench and I had all the studs out in minutes. Low torque is the key to not breaking the studs. Now, heat is king for removing rusty parts if you have it. The kit comes with new bolts and gasket for the rear flange so I used a sawzall to cut those bolts out by cutting right through the old rear flange gasket. Getting the exhaust plug and the drilling were the longest part of the project. « Show Less
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Yup, though I didn't use it, preferring a somewhat higher-grade product for premium performance (IC Diamond 7 Carat Diamond Thermal Compound in my case; there are other similar products). Incidentally, I found that running a slender bead of T-compound ALONG each of the heat-pipe bottoms - the copper surfaces, not the aluminum (rather than a single blob in the center of the heatsink surface) produced a superior heat-transfer result. Good luck!
304611
This product is good to 500 degrees. I would use a product with a higher temperature rating for an exhaust. Also, at least with silver, it should be clear-coated with the matching clear-coat product. You would not want to use a two-stage paint on an exhaust.
1414480
It should be. I used it on Harley exhaust with no issues. Those get hotter than truckexhaust. Just follow the instructions to the letter.
725979
I would say most likely. Check in your owners manual to see if your car calls for G12 coolant, which is aluminum engine safe.
1795133
Had just the opposite in my 2002 GMC Sierra (running lean) ran great for about two months after replacing.....then intake manifold blew out....are you having to put in anti freeze every so often? this was a common problem with GMC and Chevrolet..traded my truck..too expensive to repair and 11 years of Pennsylvania weather began to take a toll......
334073
I installed one about six month ago in my 1984 Jeep. It has performed well and no leaks.It is all aluminum with plastic headers. This should not put you off.
979513
I used this on a side draft manifold to run a Virago 250. I had to raise the needle one step (move the clip down) and wound up with a 250 mainjet. I also shortened the spring a little, to ease throttle operation with my "quick" throttle. Be careful doing this with flat slide carbs as the idle tends to hang at high vacuum.