We know about ceramic coating headers for both heat transfer, corrosion resistance, and for most Owners - aesthetic reasons. Several colours are available aside from the shiny aluminium "Jet Coat" finish. I chose flat aluminium that looks remarkably similar to the "as cast" aluminium paint one can buy
Coating of internal engine parts is common in racing circles, and I had the valves, piston, and combustion chamber done on an air cooled bike that was prone to overheating due to my hot rod mods. Problem solved!
I now have had my intake ceramic coated, inside, and out, (including the hot bottom side), in matching flat aluminium as an attempt to control carb temperature. Without a cold air intake, I am not convinced that the fuel charge will be much cooler; being situated in that hot engine compartment, but I would think that the coating will help with fuel boiling in the carb.
I tried some gas on the flat ceramic coating and it did not stain, so hopefully a secondary (or perhaps primary) benefit is a nice clean intake. I have tried every paint/powder, beaded finish over the years and nothing seems to stay nice for long.
I spied a Porsche oil cooler the coating shop that was in for a heat dissipation coating. The shop tells me that aluminium rads/coolers oxidise over time and can lose up to 30% efficiency. This coating not only helps with heat transfer, but stops the oxidation process. Can be done on both new and old rads. Copper rads benefit as well.
I have a new Griffith aluminium rad and for 200 CAD I will get it coated and see if it helps in my war against overheating.
Coating of internal engine parts is common in racing circles, and I had the valves, piston, and combustion chamber done on an air cooled bike that was prone to overheating due to my hot rod mods. Problem solved!
I now have had my intake ceramic coated, inside, and out, (including the hot bottom side), in matching flat aluminium as an attempt to control carb temperature. Without a cold air intake, I am not convinced that the fuel charge will be much cooler; being situated in that hot engine compartment, but I would think that the coating will help with fuel boiling in the carb.
I tried some gas on the flat ceramic coating and it did not stain, so hopefully a secondary (or perhaps primary) benefit is a nice clean intake. I have tried every paint/powder, beaded finish over the years and nothing seems to stay nice for long.
I spied a Porsche oil cooler the coating shop that was in for a heat dissipation coating. The shop tells me that aluminium rads/coolers oxidise over time and can lose up to 30% efficiency. This coating not only helps with heat transfer, but stops the oxidation process. Can be done on both new and old rads. Copper rads benefit as well.
I have a new Griffith aluminium rad and for 200 CAD I will get it coated and see if it helps in my war against overheating.
