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CamaroDreams76 · 05-12-2016, 06:41 PM

I have a Halltech Yellow jacket CAI, I read IAT off of an Aeroforce Interceptor scan gauge.

I dropped my intake tube and heat shielding off at a local powder coater that also does ceramic coating. I've been doing some research and the only people, that I've found, to have ceramic coated their cai intake piping is on an RX8 forum. Seems to be about the same results I have pre coating. I will get the intake and heat shield back in "about a week".

IATs (in my application via Aeroforce Interceptor) is about 8/9 degrees above what the car is reading for outside temp. While sitting for 30 seconds at a red light the IAT skyrockets, it will peak as high as 150 degrees depending on how long I sit at that given light for and take a min or two to cool back to 8/9 degrees above outside temp.

I know CAI inductions ceramic coats their intakes in house and sells them ceramic coated. Gave me the idea of having my intake ceramic coated. What do you guys think? Do you see a benefit in ceramic coating an intake to prevent heat soaking? Thanks for reading

failshift · 05-12-2016, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

I have a Halltech Yellow jacket CAI, I read IAT off of an Aeroforce Interceptor scan gauge.

I dropped my intake tube and heat shielding off at a local powder coater that also does ceramic coating. I've been doing some research and the only people to have ceramic coated their cai intake piping is on an RX8 forum. Seems to be about the same results I have post coating. I will get the intake and heat shield back in "about a week".

IATs (in my application via Aeroforce Interceptor) is about 8/9 degrees above what the car is reading for outside temp. While sitting for 30 seconds at a red light, it will peak as high as 150 degrees depending on how long I sit at that given light for and take a min or two to cool back to 8/9 degrees above outside temp.

I know CAI inductions ceramic coats their intakes in house and sells them ceramic coated. Gave me the idea of having my intake ceramic coated. What do you guys think? Do you see a benefit in ceramic coating an intake to prevent heat soaking? Thanks for reading

Can't hurt. I have too much heat for the CAI inc to overcome right now so I'm fixing to heat wrap it like exhaust as well

CamaroDreams76 · 05-13-2016, 02:46 AM

I would ceramic coat my headers too but it took 10 hours to install them. I'm really not feeling it, I know that would be the biggest benefit to my car since the headers are non coated.

0331Marine · 05-13-2016, 11:56 AM

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I would ceramic coat my headers too but it took 10 hours to install them.

Did you make them yourself then install them? Any reason it took 10 hours?

CamaroDreams76 · 05-13-2016, 04:09 PM

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Did you make them yourself then install them? Any reason it took 10 hours?

Did it on jackstands. Was a PITA. Had to disconnect the starter on one side (I improvised) and had to disconnect the steering shaft (improvised again and just made it fit). Changing the plugs took a long time on its own. The design of the header was the real problem.

0331Marine · 05-13-2016, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams76

Did it on jackstands. Was a PITA. Had to disconnect the starter on one side (I improvised) and had to disconnect the steering shaft (improvised again and just made it fit). Changing the plugs took a long time on its own. The design of the header was the real problem.

Dang, that sucks. What brand? I'm running SW, I agree it isn't fun on jack stands lol

CamaroDreams76 · 05-13-2016, 09:54 PM

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Dang, that sucks. What brand? I'm running SW, I agree it isn't fun on jack stands lol

Holley Blackheart shorties (future TT build, wanted the car louder). Can't even get a sparkplug socket on the plugs in the back half of the motor without backing the header bolts almost completely out.

L99CAMA2011 · 05-14-2016, 09:28 AM

The guy who sold me this Airaid intake a while ago said it ran high IATs. I did this to my intake air box and wrapped the intake and it now runs at ambient.

SSBUSDRVR · 05-14-2016, 04:34 PM

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I dropped my intake tube and heat shielding off at a local powder coater that also does ceramic coating. I've been doing some research and the only people, that I've found, to have ceramic coated their cai intake piping is on an RX8 forum.

Many have CAI Inc Intakes. They are already Ceramic Coated. Have ARH Headers that were Ceramic Coated here. Wonder how much of a difference it makes? Never have seen a comparison other than "yes it feels cooler to me" lol

ravensjeff · 05-14-2016, 07:04 PM

When I was in the process of getting some ARH headers installed, I asked my builder about getting them ceramic coated. While I can't remember the exact response, it was something like that it wasn't worth it because the coating burns off within a year or 2.

CamaroDreams76 · 05-14-2016, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

The guy who sold me this Airaid intake a while ago said it ran high IATs. I did this to my intake air box and wrapped the intake and it now runs at ambient.

Heat wrap and insulation?

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Originally Posted by SSBUSDRVR

Many have CAI Inc Intakes. They are already Ceramic Coated. Have ARH Headers that were Ceramic Coated here. Wonder how much of a difference it makes? Never have seen a comparison other than "yes it feels cooler to me" lol

I will certainly post my findings. The RX8 guy said the intake after being coated only rose 7 degrees at lights and keep around the same IAT while driving. Also the intake would instantly drop tempature, not slpwly go down after a few min of driving. The intake wouldn't heat soak anymore. That's the results I'm shooting for.

CamaroDreams76 · 05-14-2016, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ravensjeff

When I was in the process of getting some ARH headers installed, I asked my builder about getting them ceramic coated. While I can't remember the exact response, it was something like that it wasn't worth it because the coating burns off within a year or 2.

Huh...... I don't see any forums here about people's coating coming off on their headers. Good thing to keep in mind for sure. It being my intake, it's an easy thing to keep an eye on.

SSBUSDRVR · 05-15-2016, 10:50 AM

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Huh...... I don't see any forums here about people's coating coming off on their headers. Good thing to keep in mind for sure.

Sure it depends on what Coating used and who is doing it. FWIW over 3yrs of operation here on ARH longtubes (with one grenaded motor in process) and about 75% of the Coating(polished alum finish) still looks new.Too bad its the 75% you can't see lol. The first few inches out of the Heads has lost its luster. Have tried shining it up a bit but no good. It was free coating so no complaining here lol

The Coating on the just over a yr old CAI Intake is done well and still looks brand new. imho If applied right don't think you will have any problems with durability. Best wishes look forward to seeing final product and hearing results

CreeperRS · 05-15-2016, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by L99CAMA2011

The guy who sold me this Airaid intake a while ago said it ran high IATs. I did this to my intake air box and wrapped the intake and it now runs at ambient.

OMG, that looks so sexy!

05-12-2016, 06:41 PM	#1
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,078 View My Garage	Ceramic Coated Intake I have a Halltech Yellow jacket CAI, I read IAT off of an Aeroforce Interceptor scan gauge. I dropped my intake tube and heat shielding off at a local powder coater that also does ceramic coating. I've been doing some research and the only people, that I've found, to have ceramic coated their cai intake piping is on an RX8 forum. Seems to be about the same results I have pre coating. I will get the intake and heat shield back in "about a week". IATs (in my application via Aeroforce Interceptor) is about 8/9 degrees above what the car is reading for outside temp. While sitting for 30 seconds at a red light the IAT skyrockets, it will peak as high as 150 degrees depending on how long I sit at that given light for and take a min or two to cool back to 8/9 degrees above outside temp. I know CAI inductions ceramic coats their intakes in house and sells them ceramic coated. Gave me the idea of having my intake ceramic coated. What do you guys think? Do you see a benefit in ceramic coating an intake to prevent heat soaking? Thanks for reading __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023 Last edited by CamaroDreams76; 05-13-2016 at 01:34 AM. Reason: spell check and changed some wording

05-13-2016, 02:46 AM	#3
CamaroDreams76 Tri-County Camaro SWFL Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: South West FL Posts: 3,078 View My Garage	I would ceramic coat my headers too but it took 10 hours to install them. I'm really not feeling it, I know that would be the biggest benefit to my car since the headers are non coated. __________________ Just bolt ons........ https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=343023

05-14-2016, 09:28 AM	#8
L99CAMA2011 Drives: One of the baddest handling Gen 5s Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Masachusetts Posts: 4,177	The guy who sold me this Airaid intake a while ago said it ran high IATs. I did this to my intake air box and wrapped the intake and it now runs at ambient. Attached Images

05-14-2016, 07:04 PM	#10
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	When I was in the process of getting some ARH headers installed, I asked my builder about getting them ceramic coated. While I can't remember the exact response, it was something like that it wasn't worth it because the coating burns off within a year or 2. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.