Flat blacked the intercooler...
Nov 29, 2005, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by robertrinaustin
I'm going to disagree. I guess if you have the IC in direct sunlight it could get hotter because it is black and doesn't reflect like the silver. However, this is contrary to the experience of some of the biggest IC makers. A large IC maker that offers both black and silver ICs reported no difference on the road or dyno that they could measure. I might add that I have a black IC as well and have not noticed any difference.
If mfgrs are selling balck intercoolers (like oil coolers) then they are anodized. Anodization is a chemical process and does not detract from the aluminum's cooling ability.
You COULD actually remove the intercooler, and let it soak in a tub filled with water and RIT brand DYE. The dye wouldn't affect the aluminum as bad as paint.
Nov 29, 2005, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by robertrinaustin
I'm going to disagree. I guess if you have the IC in direct sunlight it could get hotter because it is black and doesn't reflect like the silver. However, this is contrary to the experience of some of the biggest IC makers. A large IC maker that offers both black and silver ICs reported no difference on the road or dyno that they could measure. I might add that I have a black IC as well and have not noticed any difference.
Nov 29, 2005, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by mrcox
I want my car to remain a sleeper/stealth. Can I paint or anodize my intercooler so it is not easily visible?
Yes! It is not uncommon at all for an intercooler and endtanks to be anodized black to keep attention away from the car and help it maintain a sleeper appearance. A very light coat of paint on the core and endtanks is also another option, usually much cheaper and easier than anodizing, with a negligible performance loss.
This is from turbobygarrett.com in the FAQ section
Yes! It is not uncommon at all for an intercooler and endtanks to be anodized black to keep attention away from the car and help it maintain a sleeper appearance. A very light coat of paint on the core and endtanks is also another option, usually much cheaper and easier than anodizing, with a negligible performance loss.
This is from turbobygarrett.com in the FAQ section
Nov 29, 2005, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by burningmoney97
thats what i thought ^^
but it does look good
but it does look good
Nov 29, 2005, 06:44 PM
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come on now guys...
a light coat of flat black spray paint will make VERY little difference one way or another. interestingly enough, a friend of mine with a 10sec daily driven mirage who used to work on vw's, said black paint was sprayed on the air cooled cylinder heads to encourage heat dissipation.
btw, garrett got the idea from me.
a light coat of flat black spray paint will make VERY little difference one way or another. interestingly enough, a friend of mine with a 10sec daily driven mirage who used to work on vw's, said black paint was sprayed on the air cooled cylinder heads to encourage heat dissipation.
btw, garrett got the idea from me.
Nov 29, 2005, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mchuang
How the hell can your car be a sleeper..Everyone on the face of the universe knows the evo has turbo and has a front mount...It is not a car that comes all motor and you are trying to disguise the fact that you have turbo..