Got My Valve Cover Powder Coated

Rickna · #1 11-07-2005, 07:08 PM

Just the front since you can't see the back cause of the blower. Got the Lower IM in for coating now, should have it by next week.

nisco · #2 11-08-2005, 10:53 PM

those are some quality pieces right there... but you already knew that

Rickna · #3 11-09-2005, 05:45 AM

I had his vision of the upper Im & SC coated, but i'm hesitant about disassembling & reassembling the SC.

tibby01 · #4 11-09-2005, 10:22 PM

bitchin. thats a pretty bay.

Rickna · #5 11-10-2005, 04:56 AM

Thanks mang! It's a labor of love....

BigTDawg · #6 11-10-2005, 09:30 AM

it looks good

Rickna · #7 11-10-2005, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTDawg

it looks good

Thanks, can't wait to get the lower IM this weekend.

BigTDawg · #8 11-10-2005, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rickna

Thanks, can't wait to get the lower IM this weekend.

anytime big guy, but i cant wait to actually go to a meet

Rickna · #9 11-10-2005, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BigTDawg

anytime big guy

How'd you know I am fat? LOL

speeddemonGtV6 · #10 11-11-2005, 06:59 AM

good pics man, i still like the idea of you getting the S/C powder coated also......

Rickna · #11 11-11-2005, 04:04 PM

I was chating with TC from Nextgen, he advises NOT to powder coat the SC. The upper IM ok, but go with polishing on the SC.

speeddemonGtV6 · #12 11-12-2005, 08:22 AM

Did he give any reasons why not to powder coat it, ive seen it done B4.....

Rickna · #13 11-12-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by speeddemonGtV6

Did he give any reasons why not to powder coat it, ive seen it done B4.....

yes, VERY significant reasons. The SC has to be disassemled to be coated. Precise reassembly is critical. If the screws are too close thay will smash each other. If they are too far apart they won't generate boost. There is a micro-fine coating on the edge of the screws, it's like the screws touch but don't, in a way. This creates a seal between the screws. The upper IM/intercoller can be coated. Only the core has to be removed, that's not a problem. On the other hand, polishing does not require disassembly. I might go with polishing the upper IM & SC. This will be an over-the-winter project-maybe.

nisco · #14 11-12-2005, 12:23 PM

i say polish the balls out of that thing!
dont powder coat it jus yet.. polish it and see how that looks

Rickna · #15 11-12-2005, 12:38 PM

Probably gonna do this tomorrow-

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