GheyrodX - bigger, fatter, gheyer! - Page 18

**scheides** · 02-17-2011

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Originally Posted by Kracka

LOL I didn't do it, but I'm guessing Scheides did!

MMMMMM......BBQ Diesel........mmmmmmmmm.....

polishmafia · 02-17-2011

LOL!!! So funny!

**Kracka** · 02-17-2011

Just a small detail I've been wanting since I bought the car since my IX had it too.

**Kracka** · 02-21-2011

My coated PPI Extreme ported exhaust manifold from SPC in Arlington, TX is done! Should be going on this Saturday...I plan to get the initial pre-manifold baseline dyno done on Friday.

DSM_421 · 02-21-2011

Sexy!

I want an evo... any number...

**Murlo26** · 02-21-2011

Looks like quality for sure...I am just a fan of dull and black parts though, so this just seems a bit too flashy, especially for a cast piece. Could be the flash though from the camera, not sure.

Rmondoh · 02-21-2011

I'll take some pictures without flash when I see them this weekend.

According to Michael at SPC, this metallic-ceramic coating is the best he has in terms of durability and retaining heat, plus he says you can take a metal polish to it and it won't hurt it at all. In the end, it doesn't really matter what the color is because it's going to be covered by the heat shields anyways.

**Kracka** · 02-22-2011

Armando is exactly right, this coating was chosen for it's durability and thermal properties over it's appearance (but to be honest, I really like how it looks). He also offers Techline black (and various other colors) coating, but this silver is the same as what Buschur and PPI offer and has proven itself the most durable over the years.

**Shane@DBPerformance** · 02-22-2011

Does their coating handle the high temps of turbo applications? Most of the shiny ceramic coatings are meant for NA temps versus turbo temps. The shiny coated O2 housings that I have got from Buschur have all had the coating flake off in a years time.

**Kracka** · 02-22-2011

A Buschur ported/coated ex mani and o2 housing has been on my old IX for 50k miles and it's dull now rather than shiny, but nothing has flaked off. So far my MAP o2 elim dp with this coating is holding up perfectly.

DSM_421 · 02-22-2011

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Originally Posted by Kracka

A Buschur ported/coated ex mani and o2 housing has been on my old IX for 50k miles and it's dull now rather than shiny, but nothing has flaked off. So far my MAP o2 elim dp with this coating is holding up perfectly.

Yea but you take care, maintain, and clean your car better than 99 percent of other owners. So those aren't real world results!

**Kracka** · 02-25-2011

Well, back to the dealership the car goes tomorrow morning. On the dyno tonight the transfer case started screaming something awful.

**goodhart** · 02-26-2011

ahhhh, good thinking glasshoppah

turbotalon1g · 02-26-2011

Sorry to hear, but cool u were on the dyno.

Is this some kind of freak problem?

**Kracka** · 02-26-2011

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Originally Posted by turbotalon1g

Is this some kind of freak problem?

Sadly, no. There have been a few X's come out of the factory with an overfilled transfer case which is what's causing the problems. When properly filled the X transfer case is actually stronger than the 8/9's so it's no longer the weak-point in the drivetrain.

**Kracka** · 02-26-2011

Car is at the dealership and they got me a sweet Focus rental. They're putting the stock cat back on for me just in case the regional rep wants to come inspect the car himself.

turbotalon1g · 02-26-2011

Thanks for the info on that.
Sounds like a cool dealership.

rose0529 · 02-26-2011

Good luck, hopefully it gets fixed!

**goodhart** · 02-26-2011

Don Herring is FTW.

**Kracka** · 02-27-2011

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Originally Posted by goodhart

Don Herring is FTW.

Don wanted to drive the car to hear it for himself and as we were driving all of a sudden he goes, "Death whine!" LOL