[PwrFrek1]

i have an edelbrok performer RPM manifold that i bought from a catalog that has a clear powder coating on it. I am building a new engine and i was gonna reuse the manifold since its only several months old.
but i want to clean it. would it be safe for the powder coating if it where hot tanked?

 

[gregmontgomery]

IF YOU HOT TANK AN ALUMIUM INTAKE IT WILL RUIN THE INTAKE. DO NOT HOT TANK IT BEAD OR SAND BLAST IT

 

[BillK]

pf,
If the intake is indeed powder coated clear, all you should have to do is scrub it with some soap and water to make it look like new. The bottom side can be cleaned the same way, but use some Spray Nine, Fantastic, or similar spray cleaner. If you bead blast it it will ruin the powder coating.
Hope this helps,

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Bill Koustenis
Advanced Automotive Machine
Waldorf Md

 

[GeorgeK]

I have a grey powder coated frame and manifold. The coating shines up very nice with a regular paste car wax. Give it a shot, you will be amazed.

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'69 Base Camaro
355, 200-4R trans