kiNGMak.:.OEM

says that it is to help heat disapation.. is this actually true.. i would think that black would hold heat even more... so experts.. whats the consenses?

thanks

Dr. Jekyll

I saw that too. For $100 more I'd rather have new ones that weren't painted

DocWyte

I see no reason why black paint would help with heat dissipation.

Imolavirus@BuehnEngineering

unless it was disspersant coating......which is usually black in color

rktskicar

So what does "disspersant coating" do for you? Can it reduce air-metal thermal resistance?

Imolavirus@BuehnEngineering

-Rapidly disperses heat away from a coated component
-More evenly distributes heat over a coated surface
-Aids in cooling heat sensitive parts
-Excellent for intake manifolds, brake components, oil pans etc...
-Very good chemical and corrosion resistance
-Black in color

AJN334

2nd, thats what the sportec ic's are covered with.

OCA::DIY Motorsports

Does that mean a black IC gets rid of heat better...I don't know.

I do paint all my air cooled VW cases black as they tend to run cooler. Just my .02 of course.<ul><li><a href="http://www.globalwinusa.com/faqs/heatsink/color.html">http://www.globalwinusa.com/faqs/heatsink/color.html</a</li></ul>

Ochlockonee

sheding heat to the air. IMHO of course.

yrk2.7t@curbside

I work for a motor manufacturer. Some of our motors can reach 100c. We have done extensive research that a black motor is better for removing heat than bare metal or any other color. This also goes for the mounting surface as well. Just think of a black car in the sun compared to a silver one.

If you don't like the paint it can be removed with laquer thinner.

:-)