i have a Greddy front mount, and i painted it black with hi-temp engine spray. i was just wonderning if im hurting the intercooler or am i loosing power in any way? also, whats a better type of paint that i can use for an intercooler cuz mine is starting to chip off. thanks.

 

What you should consider using is a special radiator paint that they sell at parts stores.

 

oh, tru that. thanks Ian. what about to take the existing paint off?

 

ttt.

what store can i get the paint at for sure? cuz i dnt think advanced auto parts sells it.

 

hi temp engine paint would be perhaps the worst thing to cover it in short of an actual ceramic coating...it traps heat in the same way it reflects it...thermal insulation is not what you want...they do have thermal radiating heat though...
as recommended about use radiator paint

 

what do i use to take off the existing paint?!

 

um...chemicals?...call the manufacturer and ask them what they suggest?

my guesses would be acetone, mineral spirits, paint thinner...I'm really not sure.

 

goof off FTW!

 

what about any of chemicals/water/liquid that are left inside of the intercooler?? do i just let the core sit out in the sun to dry that way those chemicals dont get sucked up into the motor?

 

yeah, I would do that...most of the chemicals I mentioned have also been used in the past as octane boosters in one ghetto way or another lol
I wouldn't recommend them though