High Tech Coatings

Special coatings provide added performance and protection and greatly extend service life by reducing engine damage from heat and lubrication related failures.  That translates directly into cost savings.  Another benefit from the use of coated parts is the performance gain from reduced friction and optimized heat management.  Coatings can be used for heat dissipation or heat containment.  Examples of benefits are cooler intake temperatures, reduced oil temperatures, and reduced under hood temperatures.

Oil-shedding coatings can be used on crankshafts, rods, blocks, windage trays, and oil pans to aid the return of oil to the sump and reduce drag on the rotating assembly.  Intake charge temperatures can be reduced to increase power by applying a black heat dissipating coating to the outside of an intake manifold and a white heat reflecting coating to the underside.

Friction-reducing coatings are used on "wear" surfaces such as crank and rood bearings, piston skirts, and oil pump internals.  Other special coatings can be applied to piston crowns for more efficient combustion, and inside and outside of exhaust headers for better flow and heat management.