Thermal Barrier coating formulations of ceramic and metal compositions are intentionally designed to reduce or isolate the movement of heat. For example, exhaust system coatings have a primary goal of heat containment within individual components; which significantly reduces operational exterior surface temperature. However, when dealing with a combustion chamber the ultimate objective is containment of combustion generated heat within the combustion chamber, rather than having this horsepower generating energy absorbed into neighboring metal surfaces.
HEADER TEMPERATURE TESTING DATA
| Examine the following table and look at the amount of temperature drop that the coated header shows! Header wraps provide a similar drop in temperature but do not provide the internal corrosion resistance that our ceramic coatings provide. Exhaust gases are extremely corrosive and have a tendency to deteriorate headers from the inside out. By coating both internal as well as external surfaces, reduces temperatures but also maximizes corrosion resistance. |
Exhaust gas temperature | Header surface temperature | Radiated heat (uncoated) | Radiated heat (coated) | Temp Drop Degrees F |
1330° | 810° | 170° | 60° | 110° |
1340° | 810° | 170° | 60° | 110° |
1350° | 820° | 180° | 70° | 110° |
1380° | 830° | 180° | 70° | 110° |
1410° | 840° | 180° | 70° | 110° |
1420° | 840° | 180° | 70° | 110° |
1440° | 860° | 190° | 70° | 120° |
1510° | 890° | 190° | 70° | 120° |
1530° | 930° | 200° | 80° | 120° |
It has been determined that engine efficiency improves by 1% for every 10° degree drop in under-hood temperature.
High Performance Thermal Barrier Coatings
Properly controlled heat energy in a combustion chamber will substantially increase the downward force applied to a piston during the power stroke.
Further, when the employ of alternative fuels or an increased combustion ratio is introduced a Thermal Barrier Coating will provide protection of components prone to failure; an example being piston top erosion caused by pre-detonation.
Thermal Barrier is an excellent heat barrier and is recommended for the bottom of intake manifolds & exhaust crossovers to reduce heat transfer. It may also be applied to windage trays, crank scrapers and crankshafts for oil shedding. In certain instances Thermal Barrier may be desirable on the inside of oil pans where good heat retention is desired, such as at drag races, where oil in the pan may become cold while waiting in staging lanes.
PARTS THAT ARE GOING TO HAVE THE SILVER CERAMIC COATING OR THE BLACK THERMAL COATING CAN NOT EXCEED THESE DIMENSIONS 2' HIGH x 1 1/2' DEEP x 58" LONG