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| 03-11-2013, 08:56 PM | #1 |
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powder coating charge pipe?
has anyone ever powder coated their charge pipe? I have an ER charge pipe in the brushed aluminum color and I'm not really liking it. So I was thinking about getting my charge pipe powder coated but didn't know if the heat in the engine bay would cause an issue. I was also concerned about fitment issues with connecting pipes because I am unsure if the powder coating will be too thick and alter the diameter slightly.
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| 03-11-2013, 09:15 PM | #2 |
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Powder coat will handle the heat just fine. Also you should be fine when connecting pipes. To be safe just have them tape the ends like so
http://www.beastpower.com/products/a...alve-Kit-l.jpg |
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| 03-11-2013, 09:21 PM | #3 |
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My mustang had powered coated long tubes and also my intake...... Held up for years
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| 03-11-2013, 09:52 PM | #4 |
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Powder coating is fine, how do you think they do it? They heat it up!
 The silicon couplers may be a little tight, but nothing a little soapy water can't fix. |
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| 03-11-2013, 10:16 PM | #5 |
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Surprised you didn't just get it in anodized black. So beautiful!
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