Jet Hot Coated Turbo Components [Merged 4-7]

[Ludachris]

Before I got my DNP header, I've been set on getting it Jet Hot coated in order to help with flow (increased velocity), help against corrosion, and keep engine bay temps down a little. Problem is, now that I have it, there are three reasons for me not to do it - 1. it looks so damn good polished 2. I can put it on now and not wait 3 weeks, and 3. it will save me money if I don't do it.

Can anyone who has had it done tell me whether I should stick to my plans or just forego it? I don't want to be sitting around later telling myself I should have done it, but at the same time, I'd like to know that it was really worth the wait, the money, and the dull black coating that will take the place of my shiny polished finish.

 

[hellotbone]

For what its worth we do alot of drag snowmobiles and I can say that people that insist on using the coating find their pipe temps hotter and there are more engine failiers with the coating then without. We have always run painted pipes with no wraps or anything and have some of the winningest sleds around so its a toss up I don't know enough about the cars.

 

[philipkrotch]

for what its worth...no. it doesnt do enough to notice in my opinion, just throw the damn thing on.

 

[RuBiCaNT5X]

That nice polish won't stay... It will rainbow or turn purplish color like my friend's did. I couldn't agree more to get the coating... It's a lot of money, but it protects your investment and your accessories around the engine bay that are prone to melt at higher heat....

 

[Ludachris]

for what its worth...no. it doesnt do enough to notice in my opinion, just throw the damn thing on.

Well, I'm not expecting a noticable gain in power - just better efficiency. Mainly I want it to last longer and not corrode - as well as help the engine bay temps stay lower to help the life of other engine parts.

 

[philipkrotch]

i remember my friend debating about the same thing. i honestly liek the way the header looks after heat hits it with the different colors the heat makes. under hood temps were tested with and without the temp painting, and there was about a 1.7 degree difference between the two, (i forget teh website, otherwise id post a link). i dunno, he just left it polished and he loves it, i personally wouldnt care either way, but if i were in your situation, i would just put it on the way it is. it doesnt really improve airflow at all either.

 

[Ludachris]

That nice polish won't stay... It will rainbow or turn purplish color like my friend's did. I couldn't agree more to get the coating... It's a lot of money, but it protects your investment and your accessories around the engine bay that are prone to melt at higher heat....

Yeah, I actually like that rainbow look SS gets after a while. I'm just wondering if the coating really WILL extend the life of the part all that much, and the other parts in the engine bay, as well as help with flow.

 

[awd4g63]

If the SS is good quality and you keep it clean, it should last the life of the car. I'd just throw the SS in there for looks. I like the heat discoloration, also. The coating just isn't worth the money to me.

 

[Silver98GSX]

how much is expensive? i have one of my mechanics that does all custom work, he only charges $40 to jet-hot coat. so, what are paying?

 

[DSMJim]

I did my exhaust manifold and turbo housing and it did a whole lot of squat other then look good. It's still 10,000 deg under the hood. If you want to keep heat in then you have to wrap it and get turbo exhaust housing wrap from DEI etc.. thats the stuff that works.

 

[STECARS]

I'd like to know that it was really worth the wait, the money, and the dull black coating that will take the place of my shiny polished finish.

As stated above I like the rainbow chrome look of the header after it gets some heat , but in regards to you r comment quoted, There is a company that does high heat ceramic coats thats just like chrome for roughly $100. I'll post link if i got one . But the site is something like
ceramiccoatings.cm
I dunno , I'll look for it.
Also i would keep it polished and bolt it on rather than and black coating.

 

[STECARS]

Ok here is link check the site out. $125 for coating on a header

http://www.classiccoatings.com/ceramicsearch.htm?src=overture

 

[98TsiAWD]

Do it!

I have the black 2400 degree finish on my exhaust manifold, turbo exh. housing, o2 housing, and dump tube. Its a really nice finish and Ive slipped and scraped it with wrenches a few times, and it didnt even make a scuff. Its kind of a satin.

 

[Airpoppoff]

Do it!

I have the black 2400 degree finish on my exhaust manifold, turbo exh. housing, o2 housing, and dump tube. Its a really nice finish and Ive slipped and scraped it with wrenches a few times, and it didnt even make a scuff. Its kind of a satin.

Same here, my manifold cracked two weeks ago, agp offered to replace it for me, but i just ended up fixing it myself, then hot coating it, now it kicks ass, it doesent get near as hot. Plus pretty much not gonna crack again. Plus like matt said its really durable

 

[Ludachris]

Sent out the header and my O2 housing today. Figured if it at least helps prevent cracking it's worth it. My O2 housing had a cracked weld already, so hopefully the coating will help prevent some of that. As much as I really like the colorized look of SS, it really wouldn't match the rest of my engine bay anyway too shiny.

 

[EvoGun]

Well being in the industry for many years, all say this if you can afford it do the coating. But remember to have the items coated inside and out. It may peal or chip off after a couple years, so recoating may be nessasary. Its all about the thermal dynamics!



Thanks

 

[Ludachris]

Well being in the industry for many years, all say this if you can afford it do the coating. But remember to have the items coated inside and out. It may peal or chip off after a couple years, so recoating may be nessasary. Its all about the thermal dynamics!



Thanks

Yeah, Jet Hot does inside and out.

 

[nineD5_GS-T]

I got mine jet hot coated. Im not happy with the SS look. It has faded around the turbo due to the high pressure and heat. I am going to switch the the high temp black stuff.

Here is a pic of it new.

 

[Ludachris]

I got mine jet hot coated. Im not happy with the SS look. It has faded around the turbo due to the high pressure and heat. I am going to switch the the high temp black stuff.

Here is a pic of it new.

Yeah, the shiny silver coat is only good for 1300 degrees. The jet hot 2000 is up to 2400 and is only available in black or a gray I think.

 

[98TsiAWD]

Yeah, the shiny silver coat is only good for 1300 degrees. The jet hot 2000 is up to 2400 and is only available in black or a gray I think.

And blue, but its definately not a nice color. Thats why I chose black.

 

[69_luv]

Just to let you know, I have the DNP header, its a great piece, but I have way to much heat under the hood. After short runs my cf hood is getting supper soft, and the glue that holds the exoskeleton isn't holding. I also cracked a radiator hose (2g guys hose runs right next to the header).

The simple argument I had was how to cut the heat down.
1. Jet Coat 2000
2. Header Wrap
3. Cut a hole in my cf hood, and risk water dripping in and cracking it

Yeah that pretty ss look doesn't last but 100 miles... corrosion is an issue, and with me pushing 1800f the header just isn't going to last.

Header wrap :thumbdown give it a couple months, moisture gets in there, and there goes your new header. Granted it cuts heat down %75 (claimed)

I went with the Jet Coat 2000 BLUE, shipped it to MS and should have it back this week. Its only supposed to cut it down %25, and they say that its supposed to give performance gains, trapping the heat in the header. I will post pictures when it gets here, and let you know how it did with my under hood temps.

Put it on your car, if you find out that you are able to live with the under hood temps, then leave it. If you find that your melting stuff like I was, then get it jet coated. I think its worth the money, but money grows on trees....

Good luck

 

[swing lo]

Header wrap WORKS!!!!!!!!!!! #### what everybody else say's. I've used it for 6 months, and it keeps my under hood temps real low!!!

Before i had it, i could barley put my hand close to the turbo/manifold, and now with the wrap, i can touch the manifold for about 4 seconds without burning my hand after spirited driving at 23psi.

Wrap IMO is the only thing that works, and it does not destroy your manifold if moister get's under it. I'm doing a rebuild on my motor at this moment, and when i took the wrap off to re-wrap it, my manifold was perfect.

Ludacris, if it's not too late, get the wrap, but if it's coated already than still use the wrap.

 

[98spydert]

How about both? Coat it to prevent any moisture from hiting the metal, than wrap it. Seems like it would last forever and do an amazing job at keeping heat in.

 

[swing lo]

Agreed, and that's just what i said, but i wouldn't spend the money on hot-coat. I would stick with just wrap, but both wouldn't hurt.

 

[69_luv]

Just got my header back from Jet Hot and thought I would post pics for you guys. Found some problems with putting my car back so I can't get pics on the car and after a hot run but those will come soon.

Jet Hot 2000 Blue, inside and out on a DNP Turbo Header from DSMPARTS.

It feels awsome, and I am very impressed. I think I will be more impressed after I see what kind of heat it prevents...