daileycon

Has anyone gold wrapped their intake? I don't understand this wrapping. Wouldn't this reflect the heat back into your intake?

http://cdn.carthrottle.com/wp-conten...7/IMG_5666.jpg

I understand this approach better (or do I).

http://www.speedhunters.com/wp-conte...a-2013-471.jpg

azfsprt

iTrader: (4)

I have not but a few of my old buddies in the s2ki forums have. They track their cars and Gold is a good reflector of heat. This is why if you have seen some exotic engine bays like Ferrari's or i think it was a bugatti Veryron you will see some parts in Gold or use a similar product. Same concept as putting a ceramic heat wrap on the headers.

The first link is weird I don't know why he would do that, other than reflecting the heat coming from the turbine??? thats my guess but yeah I agree that doesnt make sense whereas the second link you have does.

Gville350

iTrader: (10)

Yes, the gold wrap is good for reflecting the heat. But on the flip side the wrap covers the metal SRI surface, thus inhibiting maximum heat disperment. This is the reason I decided againist painting my SRI with a wrinkle black finish. Though it'll look nice and the textured finish with help somewhat with heat dispursement (due the additional surface area with the texture finish), you still have a layer of paint on the pipe. Ups and down to it I guess; I'd say save your $$.

daileycon

Do they make gold wrap in blue?