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MRK25T

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I'm thinking about getting come HPC coating done and want to do it all in one hit.

For me the HPC will serve 2 purposes:

1. reduce heat since i'll be running a bar or so of boost

2. It looks good.

What should I have done to cover both bases?

Will it give me a increase in performance?

What parts should I polish instead of HPC?

Lastly, i've never seen any pricing on HPC coating. What will it cost?

Mark

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Hi Guys,

I was looking at getting my exhaust manifold coated so I gave these guys a call, it's about $550 to get the exhaust manifold coated.

If your after serious performance then you should ceramic coat the exhaust manifold and turbo exhaust housing. HPC coat the intercooler pipes, most important is the intake manifold pipe.

I think that with a combination of HPC, cold air induction you will see a decent performance improvement due to the cooler intake temperatures. Don't forget that heat wrapping will provide similar results, but it doesn't look as good.

See'ya:burnout:

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I'm new to this process, but I understand the advantage of HPC and ceramic coat ( I always though that hot gas will run faster..), however does ceramic coat can apply on "any" surface? for example, I have a set of trust stainless manifold and mild steal..dump + front pipe, should I ceramic coat the them? or just the manifold?

I know the heat warpping, but does it capable to handle 1200+ temperture? thanks..

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Ronin 09 Grand Master

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I've just ordered a stainless dump pipe, and have a Trust mild steel front pipe. I called HPC (www.hpcoatings.com.au) last week and the guy quoted me $66 per foot for piping. I figured that because hot gas travels quicker, and the next main restriction is the cat, that this would be enough of the exhaust system to do.

PS they need 5 days to do the coating.

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GTS-t VSPEC Grand Master

GTS-t VSPEC

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sidewaymambo,

You can ceramic coat just about any metal surface, if it has already been used then they will need to clean it and bake it so that the ceramic coat will stick. Ceramic coating is best for exhaust manifold, dump pipe, front pipe and turbo exhaust housing. I think if you want to do intercooler pipes then either use heat wrap or HPC.

The heat wrap will work fine in high temperatures like on your exhaust manifold, just make sure you buy the right stuff, and not some cheap brand.

See'ya:burnout:

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MRK25T Experienced

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Keep me up-to-date on any quotes you get for the HPC coating.

What sort of performance gains would I realise if I get the exhaust manifold, turbo exhaust housing and intake manifold pipe as VSPEC suggested? and has anyone got any ball park figures for this work - I cant call them while i'm at work.

I might leave them an email instead.

Mark

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I'm with steve. If we can organize a group 'coating' maybe it will be cheaper. I will call them tomorrow and see if they will do a group discount, and if so start a new thread and will try and organise it with HPC. Not sure how we can logistically do it - send all parts to me and then to HPC? or send them individually?

If i organise it probably keep it to the Vic boys and girls, just it is easier than doing everywhere. I will keep you posted, check here and if i start a new thread i'll link it to here.

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