Ceramic coating Exhaust components
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Ceramic coating Exhaust components
Is there going to be any gain other than noise reduction?
Reason I ask is I am having my Magnaflow muffler and 3" HF cat ceramic coated.
Also, should I leave the cat bare for any reason?
I mainly am after noise reduction with this (hence I bought the Magnaflow to replace the IMCO HF F-body muffler), but any power gains (no doubt minute if any) are very welcome.
Reason I ask is I am having my Magnaflow muffler and 3" HF cat ceramic coated.
Also, should I leave the cat bare for any reason?
I mainly am after noise reduction with this (hence I bought the Magnaflow to replace the IMCO HF F-body muffler), but any power gains (no doubt minute if any) are very welcome.
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I read an article. I think it was posted at ZZP regarding exhaust manifolds and the differences in ceramic coating, wrapping and leaving stock. Very good info.. bascially ceramic was the way to run.
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Originally Posted by willwren
But on a muffler and Cat? :?
Thats what i did
its has ceramic in it also
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While I can't say I actually read Marty'* post overly well...
I can't see any noise reduction properties from ceramic coating. ...or paint.
I can't see any noise reduction properties from ceramic coating. ...or paint.
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Originally Posted by BillBoost37
While I can't say I actually read Marty'* post overly well...
I can't see any noise reduction properties from ceramic coating. ...or paint.
I can't see any noise reduction properties from ceramic coating. ...or paint.
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I am looking to avoid the drone associated with aftermarket mufflers at while cruising at hwy speeds. I mainly want the majority of the sound to come out of the exhaust tips and stay back there.
But now the sad part... I got a call from the shop saying they couldn't coat the cat or the muffler because they are stainless steel and the ceramic would rattle, break up and fall off after a very short time.... if it was aluminum it would be a different story. :( :( :(
So now I have to go get some high temp paint, but I'm not sure what color I want. :?
Maybe I will just have to dynamat above the muffler, both inside and outside the trunk and under the back seat. :( That'* not the way to go about reducing weight.
But now the sad part... I got a call from the shop saying they couldn't coat the cat or the muffler because they are stainless steel and the ceramic would rattle, break up and fall off after a very short time.... if it was aluminum it would be a different story. :( :( :(
So now I have to go get some high temp paint, but I'm not sure what color I want. :?
Maybe I will just have to dynamat above the muffler, both inside and outside the trunk and under the back seat. :( That'* not the way to go about reducing weight.
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