manifold and turbo rust

[whiteUSPflow]

hey guys im about to install a new K04 and i really hate how my k03 is rusted to hell, so i dont want my new k04 and manifold to be all rusty. what can i do to stop this? is there any type of engine coating like VHT sells some good stuff that i could spray on there to prevent rust on the new parts? thanks so much.

[sean1.8t]

the rust isn't a big deal if it's just atmospheric moisture. completely normal. if you are soaking the thing in water, then that's a different story.

but you can always get it ceramic coated. plenty of options out there. Swain is the most known for their manifold/turbo/dp coatings.

[Wizard-of-OD]

You can try blasting it with walnut shells?
Check your PM.

[whiteUSPflow]

hmm walnut shells hahaha

i know its completly normal but rust just bothers me and when i look at my engine i want it to be all clean and brand new looking still.

[Wizard-of-OD]

yes walnut shells...its a media used in blasting.

[Jeff]

Cast iron and steel will rust with humidity, and will also rust with heat. You can coat it, but it is pretty normal. This is why some companies make their manifolds out of stainless steel (turns brown and expands, and sometimes cracks) or inconel (expensive).

[whiteUSPflow]

word guys thank you so much i think im going to coat it with the swain tech stuff that stuff looks great. and it was fairly resonable so that cool. thanks again for your help guys.