coating/wrapping intake question

Geezer · 03-18-2008, 02:29 PM

I know that there have been discussions on this subject, but can anyone give a definite answer as to the real benefits of coating/wrap on an intake? Is it worth the cost? I realize the idea is to keep the intake pipe cooler but are there any real power gains on the street?
I noticed that UR now offers a powdercoating option for $50 on their intake and I am wondering if there is any value in this other than aesthetic if you're not into chrome:

http://www.ultimate-racing.com/Produ...5i_C_CAI.shtml

cn555ic · 03-18-2008, 02:39 PM

WHen you look at heavily modded cars and thier engines, most of them have it all chromed...I personally like the look of the chrome and it compliments the Forge DV's that I have...I am also getting a chrome oil cap as well as the chrome strut brace...Powder coating does make the pipe cooler, but its not as essential for the UR because of its design...So for 50 bucks go for it if you like the asthetics of it over the chrome!!

down4it · 03-18-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

WHen you look at heavily modded cars and thier engines, most of them have it all chromed...I personally like the look of the chrome and it compliments the Forge DV's that I have...I am also getting a chrome oil cap as well as the chrome strut brace...Powder coating does make the pipe cooler, but its not as essential for the UR because of its design...So for 50 bucks go for it if you like the asthetics of it over the chrome!!

Powder coating is not going to affect temps at all. Something like teflon, or ceramic coating would but not powder coating, it is just for looks.

Ultimate Racing · 03-18-2008, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by down4it

Powder coating is not going to affect temps at all. Something like teflon, or ceramic coating would but not powder coating, it is just for looks.

Darryl
www.ultimate-racing.com

Geezer · 03-18-2008, 07:17 PM

Allright thanks for the info I will probably end up getting it coated for the stealth look. Darryl check your pm.

03-18-2008, 02:29 PM	#1
Geezer Private First Class 7 Rep 157 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	coating/wrapping intake question I know that there have been discussions on this subject, but can anyone give a definite answer as to the real benefits of coating/wrap on an intake? Is it worth the cost? I realize the idea is to keep the intake pipe cooler but are there any real power gains on the street? I noticed that UR now offers a powdercoating option for $50 on their intake and I am wondering if there is any value in this other than aesthetic if you're not into chrome: http://www.ultimate-racing.com/Produ...5i_C_CAI.shtml
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-18-2008, 02:39 PM	#2
cn555ic 441 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	WHen you look at heavily modded cars and thier engines, most of them have it all chromed...I personally like the look of the chrome and it compliments the Forge DV's that I have...I am also getting a chrome oil cap as well as the chrome strut brace...Powder coating does make the pipe cooler, but its not as essential for the UR because of its design...So for 50 bucks go for it if you like the asthetics of it over the chrome!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-18-2008, 07:17 PM	#5
Geezer Private First Class 7 Rep 157 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	Allright thanks for the info I will probably end up getting it coated for the stealth look. Darryl check your pm.
	Appreciate 0 Quote