R50/53 R53, painting intercooler black?

pimpedout97x · 2008-06-18 02:40:00

Just saw these pics on Sunshine MINIs... 173190 http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v459/superalty/Projekt%20Powder%20Coat/10-24-07_0837.jpg I believe the intercooler was powder coated

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Jun 26, 2008 | 02:39 PM

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Just saw these pics on Sunshine MINIs...

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I believe the intercooler was powder coated

Jun 26, 2008 | 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by call it spade

i don't think they'd paint it just because of the extra time and money for something that all people mite not like, some, not all front mount intercoolers are black or dark gray. some people mite like the classic metal but others like to be different and stand out, hence "murdering" your intercooler

but i kinda agree, kinda pointless haha

I don't think people looks that.. is an engine part does not matter if is grey black or yellow. at least for me.

if the IC is not heat coated from factory is because it doesn't have too much efect and not because of the cost.

and I don't know how "heat coating" the IC would increase the efficiancy, the heat coating avoid transfer heat. not to keep it cooler