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Andy4639 · 02-23-2009, 02:20 AM

Has anybody ever took a set of the ramhorns and sanded them down and had them coated? If so how do they look and how are they doing since installed.
Is there a place to buy them already done? Mine are looking like crap. Any idea's on what can be done that will hold up.

Brad · 02-23-2009, 02:36 AM

I'm thinking of doing this and using Por-15 grey manifold paint. It may be a looooooong time before I get around to it though. I know that the Por-15 paint is awesome stuff and works well unlike rattle can paint.

Andy4639 · 02-23-2009, 02:40 AM

I want to sand them down. I had forgot about that stuff. Does it come in colors are is it all black? Hmmmm I may check on that at the local paint store tomorrow, thanks.

Bruce88 · 02-23-2009, 02:45 AM

I spent about 2 hours grinding to remove the casting flashing then took them to the ceramic coater and had them coated. Went with the cast iron color look but from what I understand there is a chrome type coating that looks like most of the ceramic coated headers. Haven’t run the engine yet but hope they will last as good as the headers I’ve used in the past. There are pictures of my exhaust manifolds on my build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318544

**El Jay** · 02-23-2009, 03:00 AM

Have you guys checked with Tx Firefighter??

Andy4639 · 02-23-2009, 03:05 AM

Nope not yet. I haven't herd of him doing any of them or at least he hasn't posted them if he has.

thirdstreettito · 02-23-2009, 09:23 AM

I'm going to get mine ported and polished then powder coated.

Andy4639 · 02-23-2009, 09:33 AM

Yes, I have. I posted in his post.

**special-K** · 02-23-2009, 11:02 AM

Ceramic coated manifold:

**leddzepp** · 02-23-2009, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I'm going to get mine ported and polished then powder coated.

Powder coating will burn right off. Use POR-20 high temp manifold paint . They make it in cast, shiny aluminum, and black. I have had it on my ramhorns for 4 years now. Still looks brand new.

Andy4639 · 02-23-2009, 11:10 AM

special-K,
Man those look nice, what, how where did you get them. Did you grind them down yourself are buy them?

leddzepp,
according to Tx Firefighter he has a high temp powder also for manifolds.
I have a extra drivers side and I will have to get the passenger side to grind them and get ready.

**special-K** · 02-23-2009, 11:20 AM

I just saved the picture for inspiration and a reminder.I forget the deal with that one.But,it took a little elbow grease.

**leddzepp** · 02-23-2009, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy4639

special-K,
Man those look nice, what, how where did you get them. Did you grind them down yourself are buy them?

leddzepp,
according to Tx Firefighter he has a high temp powder also for manifolds.
I have a extra drivers side and I will have to get the passenger side to grind them and get ready.

Never heard of it, but if it works, great!

Tx Firefighter · 02-23-2009, 12:30 PM

Selection of high temp powders for use on manifolds :

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

and ...

http://www.powderbuythepound.com/cat...hp?cPath=46_86

The Eastwood stuff is rated to 1000 degrees with peaks up to 1200. The Powder By The Pound is rated to 1200 degrees.

Just beware it cost about twice the price as regular powder, so plan on paying a few extra bucks for the job.

sleepertruck72 · 02-23-2009, 12:43 PM

That looks sharp special-k ! A friend of mine sandblasted his and used that POR-20 exhaust manifold gray color that leddzepp is talking about. They came out looking nice or new depending on who you ask. I think he used it on his master cylinder too. I know it has held up so far.

cparman · 02-23-2009, 12:53 PM

Andy, I have a glass bead cabinet, and blasted my manifolds, and then used the POR-15 paint. These manifolds were done more than a year ago and still look good. When I did them, I blasted them, and wiped them down with thinner, let them dry good, and painted a thin coat on. waited a day an then put a heavy coat on. after I put them back on my truck, I ran the truck for 15-20 minutes on day and been driving it every since. I also painted the master cylinder with the same product.

**leddzepp** · 02-23-2009, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cparman

Andy, I have a glass bead cabinet, and blasted my manifolds, and then used the POR-15 paint. These manifolds were done more than a year ago and still look good. When I did them, I blasted them, and wiped them down with thinner, let them dry good, and painted a thin coat on. waited a day an then put a heavy coat on. after I put them back on my truck, I ran the truck for 15-20 minutes on day and been driving it every since. I also painted the master cylinder with the same product.

I have done exactly as cparman did. It also works great on master cylinders. Brake fluid does not seem to affect it either. I also painted the entire exhaust system with it, and it also looks fantastic.

Andy4639 · 02-23-2009, 02:53 PM

Thanks for the pictures cparman. Those look really good. I may end up going this route. I have use of a blaster at work. I have to check on the por-15 stuff.

cparman · 02-23-2009, 06:45 PM

I meant to bring home the can of paint to tell you which one it is. They have a couple of high heat paints, and some are more silver/shiny than the one I used. I also will tell you that I used a foam brush. I have found the stuff seems to go on better with one of those. The can says not to shake this stuff. I personally don't think it would do any good. The stuff is so thick that it has to be sturred. Oh yea it is on your hands till it wears off also

67_C-30 · 02-23-2009, 06:49 PM

Wow! That does look good. I've seen in it the POR catalog, but was wondering how it really held up. I'll be doing that when I do my engine swap.

GKsport67 · 02-23-2009, 07:05 PM

The guy that did my motor said that the ram horns r better than headers,what yall think?

Andy4639 · 02-23-2009, 08:33 PM

I've never ran a set of header's so I can't say either way. I went junkyard walking with Jesse this past Friday and didn't even think to look for some ram horns laying. I have a drivers side extra, just need to drill and tap for the oxegen senor.

**leddzepp** · 02-23-2009, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GKsport67

The guy that did my motor said that the ram horns r better than headers,what yall think?

They certainly seal better...but full length headers will give you more horsepower than the stock manifolds.

cparman · 02-23-2009, 09:19 PM

leddzep. there is alot to be said for no exhaust leak. I have been both ways with good results, but i think I am over the header thing. Someone posted recently with part numbers for aftermarket ram horns manifolds made by the Dorman company. I have experience with their products, and They make a set of 2 1/2 in rams horn manifolds that should flow well, and not be a PIA

Twisted78SS · 02-24-2009, 07:19 PM

Not that these are cheap by any means, but Speedway has Stainless Ramhorns, polished or unpolished.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/UNPOLI...OLDS,5425.html

For anyone not wanting to do anything but bolt them on and go...

02-23-2009, 02:20 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Ram Horns Has anybody ever took a set of the ramhorns and sanded them down and had them coated? If so how do they look and how are they doing since installed. Is there a place to buy them already done? Mine are looking like crap. Any idea's on what can be done that will hold up. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-23-2009, 02:36 AM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	Re: Ram Horns I'm thinking of doing this and using Por-15 grey manifold paint. It may be a looooooong time before I get around to it though. I know that the Por-15 paint is awesome stuff and works well unlike rattle can paint. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

02-23-2009, 02:40 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Ram Horns I want to sand them down. I had forgot about that stuff. Does it come in colors are is it all black? Hmmmm I may check on that at the local paint store tomorrow, thanks. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 02-23-2009 at 02:40 AM.

02-23-2009, 02:45 AM	#4
Bruce88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 326	Re: Ram Horns I spent about 2 hours grinding to remove the casting flashing then took them to the ceramic coater and had them coated. Went with the cast iron color look but from what I understand there is a chrome type coating that looks like most of the ceramic coated headers. Haven’t run the engine yet but hope they will last as good as the headers I’ve used in the past. There are pictures of my exhaust manifolds on my build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318544 __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318544

02-23-2009, 03:00 AM	#5
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Ram Horns Have you guys checked with Tx Firefighter?? __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck

02-23-2009, 03:05 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Ram Horns Nope not yet. I haven't herd of him doing any of them or at least he hasn't posted them if he has. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-23-2009, 09:23 AM	#7
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Ram Horns I'm going to get mine ported and polished then powder coated. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

02-23-2009, 09:33 AM	#8
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Ram Horns Yes, I have. I posted in his post. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-23-2009, 11:02 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Ram Horns Ceramic coated manifold: __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-23-2009, 11:10 AM	#11
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Ram Horns special-K, Man those look nice, what, how where did you get them. Did you grind them down yourself are buy them? leddzepp, according to Tx Firefighter he has a high temp powder also for manifolds. I have a extra drivers side and I will have to get the passenger side to grind them and get ready. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-23-2009, 11:20 AM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,859	Re: Ram Horns I just saved the picture for inspiration and a reminder.I forget the deal with that one.But,it took a little elbow grease. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

02-23-2009, 12:30 PM	#14
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Re: Ram Horns Selection of high temp powders for use on manifolds : http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?i...44&iSubCat=850 and ... http://www.powderbuythepound.com/cat...hp?cPath=46_86 The Eastwood stuff is rated to 1000 degrees with peaks up to 1200. The Powder By The Pound is rated to 1200 degrees. Just beware it cost about twice the price as regular powder, so plan on paying a few extra bucks for the job. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

02-23-2009, 12:43 PM	#15
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Ram Horns That looks sharp special-k ! A friend of mine sandblasted his and used that POR-20 exhaust manifold gray color that leddzepp is talking about. They came out looking nice or new depending on who you ask. I think he used it on his master cylinder too. I know it has held up so far. __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

02-23-2009, 12:53 PM	#16
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Ram Horns Andy, I have a glass bead cabinet, and blasted my manifolds, and then used the POR-15 paint. These manifolds were done more than a year ago and still look good. When I did them, I blasted them, and wiped them down with thinner, let them dry good, and painted a thin coat on. waited a day an then put a heavy coat on. after I put them back on my truck, I ran the truck for 15-20 minutes on day and been driving it every since. I also painted the master cylinder with the same product. Attached Images

02-23-2009, 02:53 PM	#18
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Ram Horns Thanks for the pictures cparman. Those look really good. I may end up going this route. I have use of a blaster at work. I have to check on the por-15 stuff. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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02-23-2009, 06:45 PM	#19
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Ram Horns I meant to bring home the can of paint to tell you which one it is. They have a couple of high heat paints, and some are more silver/shiny than the one I used. I also will tell you that I used a foam brush. I have found the stuff seems to go on better with one of those. The can says not to shake this stuff. I personally don't think it would do any good. The stuff is so thick that it has to be sturred. Oh yea it is on your hands till it wears off also

02-23-2009, 06:49 PM	#20
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Ram Horns Wow! That does look good. I've seen in it the POR catalog, but was wondering how it really held up. I'll be doing that when I do my engine swap. __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

02-23-2009, 07:05 PM	#21
GKsport67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Atlanta,Ga Posts: 660	Re: Ram Horns The guy that did my motor said that the ram horns r better than headers,what yall think? __________________ www.gkautospa.com Like A Rock! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=397153

02-23-2009, 08:33 PM	#22
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Ram Horns I've never ran a set of header's so I can't say either way. I went junkyard walking with Jesse this past Friday and didn't even think to look for some ram horns laying. I have a drivers side extra, just need to drill and tap for the oxegen senor. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs. Last edited by Andy4639; 02-23-2009 at 08:42 PM.

02-23-2009, 09:19 PM	#24
cparman sharp as a marble Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atlantic beach,florida Posts: 1,082	Re: Ram Horns leddzep. there is alot to be said for no exhaust leak. I have been both ways with good results, but i think I am over the header thing. Someone posted recently with part numbers for aftermarket ram horns manifolds made by the Dorman company. I have experience with their products, and They make a set of 2 1/2 in rams horn manifolds that should flow well, and not be a PIA

02-24-2009, 07:19 PM	#25
Twisted78SS Wide n'Low Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: La Center, WA Posts: 1,511	Re: Ram Horns Not that these are cheap by any means, but Speedway has Stainless Ramhorns, polished or unpolished. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/UNPOLI...OLDS,5425.html For anyone not wanting to do anything but bolt them on and go... __________________ Trippin Hazard.. 67 swb, Gold Member.. 68 Suburban Air Force Retired

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