Date:         Wed, 16 Mar 2005 20:02:39 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: I win!!! the worse ever "westy part" picture...
Comments: To: Dennis <guskersthecat@YAHOO.COM>
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Seems you took my statement wrong.
I simply meant that Black Satin is a Thermal Barrier and should not be used
on engine cases, it is an exhaust coating.
The *TLTD* THERMAL DISPERSANT is what you'd use on engine cases, valve
covers, pushrod tubes.
It's also a black coating but more of a semi gloss when cured.
I use it on motorcycle finned cylinders, Porsche finned cylinders and other
areas that benefit from thermal dispersant.

Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com


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From: "Dennis" <guskersthecat@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2005 7:26 PM
Subject: Re: I win!!! the worse ever "westy part" picture...


> Stan, frankly I'm a little puzzled with your response.  I spoke with the
> tech folks at techline before I bought and applied that product.  After,
> following their technical advice, I was completely happy with the results.
> I'm guessing you are aware that Black Satin (retail) can be optionally
> baked...the exhaust heat seems to have done the job quite fine.
>
> It is well known in the performance community that retaining exhaust gas
> temperature increases gas velocity.  The purpose of ceramic coating an
> exhaust, other than cosmetics and corrosion control, is specifically to
> keep heat in, not to disperse it.  What you are suggesting is in direct
> contradiction of the relationship of volumetric efficiency to temperature.
>
> Applying the product you suggested to an exhaust would increase engine bay
> heat and reduce exhaust gas velocity...both things you want to avoid:-)
>
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