Exhaust Manifold rehab

[little_joe]

Matt aka swamprunner sold me some 80 exhaust manifolds which I intend to rehab and install on my 80. My goal is to have them ready for install so I can simply remove my existing manifolds and do the swap.

One impetus for this is to ensure the y-pipe flanges are perfectly prepared for mating to my EMS y-pipe. I also wish to fill the area where the factory donut gaskets were. Lastly, I want to use all new hardware, and already have the gaskets I need.

Looking for suggestions on the following:

1. Do I have them dipped in some chemical, or blasted?
2. What preparation is need for the external surface, and what is ideal for a coating? (Not looking to spend big bucks on a coating)
3. Any suggestions on Triangle-area places to clean them up would be appreciated.

 

[Mtbcoach]

Sandblast and powder coat is what I'd do.

30-45 min in the sandblast cabinet, another 30 minutes to powder coat. You sandblast, powder costs ~$20, I'll powder coat them.

 

[fourtrax]

try these guys and pick thier brain for ideas.
Carolina Custom Powder | Home

 

[lt1fire]

Do what Sam did on the set he got from me. Blast and then ceramic coat to help keep heat down...... Since they are off i'd go that way.

 

[swamprunner]

wish i would have known before I sent it to you...I've been doing some of my personal stuff with techline coatings. Seems to be really good stuff. I did a manifold several months ago and it still looks like the day I put it back on the truck. Check out Welcome to Techline Coatings for more info. Uses seem endless. I know the guy that is co owner of the company. We've started doing stuff for Grave Digger and a couple other local racers in our area. If anybody wants to try one of the products out let me know and I'll see what I can do.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Hpc/jethot is HQ'd in Burlington. They are not cheap but are from what I have read the top of the line for ceramic coating.

They just relocated to the old Regent Lighting building off of exit 147. I talked to them when I had casey's 40 and they were really nice...but expensive. You could save money on shipping though

 

[Mtbcoach]

Matt aka swamprunner sold me some 80 exhaust manifolds which I intend to rehab and install on my 80. My goal is to have them ready for install so I can simply remove my existing manifolds and do the swap.

One impetus for this is to ensure the y-pipe flanges are perfectly prepared for mating to my EMS y-pipe. I also wish to fill the area where the factory donut gaskets were. Lastly, I want to use all new hardware, and already have the gaskets I need.

Looking for suggestions on the following:

1. Do I have them dipped in some chemical, or blasted?
2. What preparation is need for the external surface, and what is ideal for a coating? (Not looking to spend big bucks on a coating)
3. Any suggestions on Triangle-area places to clean them up would be appreciated.

If you want me to do this for you, Eastwood is having a sale (ends tomorrow) on the High-Temp powders.

High Temp Powders - Powders - Powder Coating

One 8oz bottle is more than enough. I've got some satin black but not sure if I have enough. Choose the color, order and we can arrange when...