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RADdodge
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I've had some messages about the Jet Hot coating we had done to the ATS exhaust manifold and the turbo exhaust housing. So I thought I'd try to answer the questions in a post.
I had the Sterling finish done. Jet Hot has a coating that can withstand up to 2,400° called Jet Hot 2000. I opted for the Sterling finish that's only good to about 1,250°. My reasoning was, 1,250° would be the temp of the header, not the exhaust gas. It takes some time for the metal to reach the temperature of the exhaust stream. Even though I've hit briefly over 1600°F, I'm sure my manifold was under 1000°F. On a long uphill run, our configuration generally hits a maximum temperature of about 1,170°. I've run the manifold for over 5,000 miles, and it still looks as good as the day it was installed. No heat discoloration. I tow with the Pe Comp set at 2/1 for no smoke and good power. I can even accelerate up long grades, but generally leave it on cruise control. I've never seen it go over 1200° at a Comp setting of 2/1. At 5/5, by the time I can look, the pyro is flashing 1600° but boy what a ride. It's not the fastest, most powerful, or quickest off the line, but I think it qualifies as a hot rod at that setting. (It's even a little scary). Point is, if you want a sterling finish, but were afraid it couldn't stand the temperature, believe me, it can.
Also, for a better appearance, I used a wire wheel brush on the parts before I sent them to Jet Hot. Also, when I asked for a quote from Jet Hot, I thought the price was a little high compared to some prices others had quoted on the TDR site. I didn't try to negotiate for a better price, but now that I've lived with it for 8 months and 5K miles, I believe it's a good product for those who "don't care whether it works or not, as long as it looks good. " I can say that it works. Here is a link to a picture taken this month. Same picture for those that have seen it in "Readers Rigs. " This link may take awhile to view with a 56K connection. The picture is 800x600 after it was cut down from 1600x1200!
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I had the Sterling finish done. Jet Hot has a coating that can withstand up to 2,400° called Jet Hot 2000. I opted for the Sterling finish that's only good to about 1,250°. My reasoning was, 1,250° would be the temp of the header, not the exhaust gas. It takes some time for the metal to reach the temperature of the exhaust stream. Even though I've hit briefly over 1600°F, I'm sure my manifold was under 1000°F. On a long uphill run, our configuration generally hits a maximum temperature of about 1,170°. I've run the manifold for over 5,000 miles, and it still looks as good as the day it was installed. No heat discoloration. I tow with the Pe Comp set at 2/1 for no smoke and good power. I can even accelerate up long grades, but generally leave it on cruise control. I've never seen it go over 1200° at a Comp setting of 2/1. At 5/5, by the time I can look, the pyro is flashing 1600° but boy what a ride. It's not the fastest, most powerful, or quickest off the line, but I think it qualifies as a hot rod at that setting. (It's even a little scary). Point is, if you want a sterling finish, but were afraid it couldn't stand the temperature, believe me, it can.
Also, for a better appearance, I used a wire wheel brush on the parts before I sent them to Jet Hot. Also, when I asked for a quote from Jet Hot, I thought the price was a little high compared to some prices others had quoted on the TDR site. I didn't try to negotiate for a better price, but now that I've lived with it for 8 months and 5K miles, I believe it's a good product for those who "don't care whether it works or not, as long as it looks good. " I can say that it works. Here is a link to a picture taken this month. Same picture for those that have seen it in "Readers Rigs. " This link may take awhile to view with a 56K connection. The picture is 800x600 after it was cut down from 1600x1200!
#ad#adI've got to go get some work done, this forum is addictive!
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