Powdercoating Ramhorn Manifolds - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

MR MAGOO · 02-07-2007, 11:14 AM

ANYBODY GOT ANY PICS OF POWDERCOATED RAMHORN MANIFOLDS? I LEARNED HOW TO DO IT YESTERDAY AT PTS AND I WANT TO POWDER COAT A SET I HAVE THAT WILL SOON GO ON WHEN I REDO MY EXHAUST. WILL IT HOLD UP?? WHAT COLOR WOOD BE GOOD? I WILL POST PICKS WHEN I GET DONE.

cdowns · 02-07-2007, 11:46 AM

regular powder will burn off you'd need the hitemp stuff/ i prefer ceramic coat

jimmydean · 02-07-2007, 11:53 AM

I got a bunch of high temp powder from Pendry Powdercoating, but I don't know that they carry it anymore. You might want to email George and see if he still has it, I didn't see it on the site. Check ebay also.

The stuff I got only comes in flat black, cures at 400 and is good to 1700 degrees. It was $15 a pound and you can do about 5 sets with a pound. Worked very well on both dirt bike and truck pipes.

65-72 chevytoys · 02-07-2007, 01:40 PM

You will need to use the hi temp ceramic powder for manifolds or headers. But you can get this powder in different colors if you want an original or custom look.

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...44&iSubCat=850

roj2323 · 02-07-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MR MAGOO

ANYBODY GOT ANY PICS OF POWDERCOATED RAMHORN MANIFOLDS? I LEARNED HOW TO DO IT YESTERDAY AT PTS AND I WANT TO POWDER COAT A SET I HAVE THAT WILL SOON GO ON WHEN I REDO MY EXHAUST. WILL IT HOLD UP?? WHAT COLOR WOOD BE GOOD? I WILL POST PICS WHEN I GET DONE.

So you know: caps are equivalent to yelling on the Internet please mind your caps. Not using caps also lets you use spell check.

Flat black would work but make sure it's a ceramic powder coat as the normal stuff will likely crack.

OnDrew

CochinoFilipino · 02-07-2007, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by roj2323

so you know: caps is equivalent to yelling on the internet please mind your caps. not using caps also lets you spell check.

flat black would work but make sure it's a ceramic powder coat as the normal stuff will likey crack.

But you should still begin your sentences with caps.

roj2323 · 02-07-2007, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CochinoFilipino

But you should still begin your sentences with caps.

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brak · 02-07-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by roj2323

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It's just good grammar, to start a sentance with a capital letter.

Back on topic...
Black or silver would be my first choice, but color matching the engine, and accessories could be cool...

I'll take my manifolds / headers in Blaze Orange

FarmTruk · 02-07-2007, 09:04 PM

I remember seeing some polished and "coated" 'vette ram-horns on N2TRUX's RJ350. I don't know what coating he used, but you may want to PM him and ask.

They looked really boss.

MR MAGOO · 02-14-2007, 11:17 AM

I bought the 1200 degree paint @ auto-zone yesterday. While is was @ work @ PTS (engine shop) I put my manifolds in the shop blast machine and ran them for about 30 min. took them out,blew em off then painted them. I then got the oven up to about 200 degrees and let it get to about 400 degrees then shut the oven off and let them cool. When they cooled to around 125 I fired it back up and cooked them for about 30 min. @ 600. I hope they turned out well
I will take pictures this evening and post tommorow.

Sport/Truck · 02-14-2007, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MR MAGOO

I bought the 1200 degree paint @ auto-zone yesterday. While is was @ work @ PTS (engine shop) I put my manifolds in the shop blast machine and ran them for about 30 min. took them out,blew em off then painted them. I then got the oven up to about 200 degrees and let it get to about 400 degrees then shut the oven off and let them cool. When they cooled to around 125 I fired it back up and cooked them for about 30 min. @ 600. I hope they turned out well
I will take pictures this evening and post tommorow.

That’s the same stuff that I used… looks real good. I forgot to do my bolts though. I’ll get them done in the next few days.
Are you going to use the locking retainer on you manifolds? I’m going to paint mine just in case I need them.
s/t

MR MAGOO · 02-14-2007, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sport/Truck

That’s the same stuff that I used… looks real good. I forgot to do my bolts though. I’ll get them done in the next few days.
Are you going to use the locking retainer on you manifolds? I’m going to paint mine just in case I need them.
s/t

locking retainer????? what is that? i will use new bolts

glock35ipsc · 02-14-2007, 10:33 PM

Last time I used AutoZone hi-temp paint on ram-horns, it burned off in the first 5 minutes! Grind smooth, sandblast, ceramic coat.

cheyenne10 · 02-15-2007, 12:41 AM

Ceramic coated!!

(scroll down to motor pics)
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217727

02-07-2007, 11:14 AM	#1
MR MAGOO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: minden la Posts: 80	Powdercoating Ramhorn Manifolds ANYBODY GOT ANY PICS OF POWDERCOATED RAMHORN MANIFOLDS? I LEARNED HOW TO DO IT YESTERDAY AT PTS AND I WANT TO POWDER COAT A SET I HAVE THAT WILL SOON GO ON WHEN I REDO MY EXHAUST. WILL IT HOLD UP?? WHAT COLOR WOOD BE GOOD? I WILL POST PICKS WHEN I GET DONE. __________________ 1972 C-10 SWB 350CI TURBO 350 TRANNY, TILT, POWER WINDOW & BRAKES, TANK UNDER THE BED W/MARKER LIGHT FILLER. 3.08 GEARS, CLASSIC AIR :hit2: :hit2: 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKES 2000 chevy blazer 1990 nissan pick-up 1984 mazda pick-up (son's project truck)

02-07-2007, 11:46 AM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Powdercoating Ramhorn Manifolds regular powder will burn off you'd need the hitemp stuff/ i prefer ceramic coat __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-07-2007, 11:53 AM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Powdercoating Ramhorn Manifolds I got a bunch of high temp powder from Pendry Powdercoating, but I don't know that they carry it anymore. You might want to email George and see if he still has it, I didn't see it on the site. Check ebay also. The stuff I got only comes in flat black, cures at 400 and is good to 1700 degrees. It was $15 a pound and you can do about 5 sets with a pound. Worked very well on both dirt bike and truck pipes. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-07-2007, 01:40 PM	#4
65-72 chevytoys Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida Posts: 1,113	Re: Powdercoating Ramhorn Manifolds You will need to use the hi temp ceramic powder for manifolds or headers. But you can get this powder in different colors if you want an original or custom look. http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...44&iSubCat=850 __________________ 2004 Chevy Silverado 1500LS SWB 5.3L 2004 Corvette Z16 #770 Wish I had not sold 72 blazer

02-07-2007, 09:04 PM	#9
FarmTruk In Memoriam... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wallburg, NC Posts: 1,216	Re: Powdercoating Ramhorn Manifolds I remember seeing some polished and "coated" 'vette ram-horns on N2TRUX's RJ350. I don't know what coating he used, but you may want to PM him and ask. They looked really boss. __________________ '68 C10 SWB 307ci 2BBL *FarmTruk Pics Here* *"You know, doing what is right is easy. The problem is knowing what is right."*

02-14-2007, 11:17 AM	#10
MR MAGOO Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: minden la Posts: 80	Re: Powdercoating Ramhorn Manifolds I bought the 1200 degree paint @ auto-zone yesterday. While is was @ work @ PTS (engine shop) I put my manifolds in the shop blast machine and ran them for about 30 min. took them out,blew em off then painted them. I then got the oven up to about 200 degrees and let it get to about 400 degrees then shut the oven off and let them cool. When they cooled to around 125 I fired it back up and cooked them for about 30 min. @ 600. I hope they turned out well I will take pictures this evening and post tommorow. __________________ 1972 C-10 SWB 350CI TURBO 350 TRANNY, TILT, POWER WINDOW & BRAKES, TANK UNDER THE BED W/MARKER LIGHT FILLER. 3.08 GEARS, CLASSIC AIR :hit2: :hit2: 4 WHEEL DISK BRAKES 2000 chevy blazer 1990 nissan pick-up 1984 mazda pick-up (son's project truck)

02-14-2007, 10:33 PM	#13
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Powdercoating Ramhorn Manifolds Last time I used AutoZone hi-temp paint on ram-horns, it burned off in the first 5 minutes! Grind smooth, sandblast, ceramic coat. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE Last edited by glock35ipsc; 02-14-2007 at 10:34 PM.

02-15-2007, 12:41 AM	#14
cheyenne10 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,512	Re: Powdercoating Ramhorn Manifolds Ceramic coated!! (scroll down to motor pics) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=217727 __________________ Bob Last edited by cheyenne10; 02-15-2007 at 12:41 AM.



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