Ceramic Coating Pipe?

[egbrig]

I see the ceramic coating of parts to be the best thing if you ride in salt alot and have the money. Tuning the pipe will be different because when the pipe sizzles it may be too late but you'll know for sure when the coupler fails and then at that point just add a liittle more water. Make sure you have all polishing stone balls out of the manifold and header pipe. I saw the Mckenna's have fun with that. Powder coating looks good but it will come off in a salt water enviroment even if your a clean freak like me.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Also if you keep the heat down inside the engine bay you can produce more HP. Colder air (dense) burns better. I ran split cooling on my Stock Class SXR. This is a trick to try and have the skis run better. Late summer (95-100 degree's) I was still getting 49-50 out of my stocker wheras before I was lucky to get 48 when it was really hot out. Ran a dedicated line just for the pipe.

Same idea and result with the ceramic coated pipes. If you keep the heat down you can get more out of your motor. Not talking heeps but one of those things where when you add up all the little benifits you get huge gains.

 

[djkorn1]

I powder coated my head pipe....it all pealed off and looks like .

 

[masterblaster]

bk,thats what i was talking about in my prev post. Also Ive found that tuning the pipe to sizzle isnt very beneficial for our riding style.the ski only turns a few more rpms and mph up top but the hole pipe has to get hot as hell,further incresing temps inside the ski.With a little more water outa the top screw its hits harder down low and mid and keeps internal temps down in the ski.initial response is really good like this also

 

[OCD Solutions]

I emailed X-scream to see what they thought I should change my screw settings too but haven't heard back yet. I did it more for the corrosion protection than performance so I'm not too worried. I figure the SS846 will have enough jam to get used to at first that I don't need to have everything dilaed in 100% right off the start.

 

[waxhead]

Does ceramic coating increase the size of the part much.
I mean how thick is the coating does anyone know

 

[OCD Solutions]

Not thick enough to worry about, kinda like anodizing. The coating actually gets hammed into the metal surface so there's no thick builup like paint or powdercoating.

 

[Req]

Bringing an old thread back from the dead.


I talked to Ricks Powder Coating in Memphis and they quoted me 125 for one pipe or 200 for two pipes so I think I will be doing this this winter. How is it holding up for those that have had it for a few years?

Additionally a shop in Jackson TN Cerakotes piston tops and domes for a reasonable price, I am debating the merits of that. It seems the idea with coating the domes and tops of the pistons is to not only make more power but the heat is more evenly applied to the surfaces with claimed detonation improvements. Additionally crankcase temperatures are reduced as heat does not sink though the crown of the piston and heat the air charge under the piston in the crankcase.

I`m not sure if I understand how it reduces detonation risk as the two stroke tuners handbook says detonation is reduced in the squish band by its ability to sink the heat away quick enough to prevent it.

Well known piston coating company talking about domes
http://swaintech.com/race-coatings/race-coating-descriptions/piston-domes/

Cerakote application to WRX pistons

Thorough video covering both exhaust and piston ceramic coating. 3:16 mark for heat demonstration.

 

[Jr.]

Bringing an old thread back from the dead.


I talked to Ricks Powder Coating in Memphis and they quoted me 125 for one pipe or 200 for two pipes so I think I will be doing this this winter. How is it holding up for those that have had it for a few years?

Additionally a shop in Jackson TN Cerakotes piston tops and domes for a reasonable price, I am debating the merits of that. It seems the idea with coating the domes and tops of the pistons is to not only make more power but the heat is more evenly applied to the surfaces with claimed detonation improvements. Additionally crankcase temperatures are reduced as heat does not sink though the crown of the piston and heat the air charge under the piston in the crankcase.

I`m not sure if I understand how it reduces detonation risk as the two stroke tuners handbook says detonation is reduced in the squish band by its ability to sink the heat away quick enough to prevent it.

Well known piston coating company talking about domes
http://swaintech.com/race-coatings/race-coating-descriptions/piston-domes/

Cerakote application to WRX pistons

Thorough video covering both exhaust and piston ceramic coating. 3:16 mark for heat demonstration.

Been doing ceramic coating on chambers for years, using JetHot. Its one of those little pieces of the puzzle,
That when utilized correctly, makes a very benefical improvment. Its also lasts forever and stays looking new.
I have one on my personal boat thats about 15 -18 years old now, and still looks Great!

I also run the piston coatings on certain applications. This is one subject I choose not to post publicly. If you care to PM or call? Happy to discuss privately.

Ski ya, Paul

 

[OCD Solutions]

Mine looks the same at the 8 year mark as it did after the first 2 hours of use.

I only say it that way because it discolored slightly the first time I used it and that seemed to lock in the finish.

 

[Big Kahuna]

Need to send my pipe off to get done. may wait til after Tona to do this.