DIY: B6 A4 - Remove & Polish Intake Manifold

[zims666]

i searched FOR EVER on this topic, and finally found it on a site I look at daily (after i gave up searching.)

http://www.a4mods.com/index.php?page...emanifold.html

im planning on pulling my intake manifold to polish it.
heres more info/help on polishing intakes:
http://www.audiworld.com/tech/eng72.shtml

http://www.dubnetworks.net/showthread.php?t=1254

good luck, have fun

[UKNZ]

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thanks for sharing

[PreciseD]

Just an FYI polished aluminum does not disperse heat very well and is more prone to heat soak. Both of which have very negative affects on IATs and being this a turbo'd car not the best idea. Unless you only care about the looks then go for it.


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[n7plus1]

interesting claim....any proof?

[PreciseD]

I work for an Engineering firm and we deal with heat transfer on a daily basis and also this Study

[PreciseD]

In short when you polish aluminum you have removed surface area. More Surface area = more cooling. Its just like adding a larger intercooler.

[n7plus1]

makes sense

[GOODBYNAAIR]

I did something like that, this is what I ended up with.

I have a GTRS with a good FMIC my IA temps stay in check.





Its a bit of work just keep at it.

[Waspjr]

Heat dispersant turbine ceramic paint is nice. You do need an oven for the cure tho


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Altho i am a sucker for shiny stuff nice work (up)

[texasboy21]

^ I like that.

[PreciseD]

Both are pretty nice. I'm going to get that black ceramic powder coating that disperses heat on my FMIC and Intake.


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