92CivicCx

is it ok to paint your fmic like a flat black?

92CivicCx

kinda dont want people to see it or notice it right off

rudebwoy

why would you paint it? it affects cooling, if you decide you dont want to do turbo anymore, or you want to upgrade intercooler, you cant sell it back for anything close to what you pay for it, only a few people will pay for it with paint on it. if you want to make it stealth, put a fine grill in front of it.

d16forlife

Dont paint it!Thats the whole point of turboing the bitch.

ZexRex

you can strip the paint off with paint stripper to sell it, but i dont see why you dont want a huge fmic in your grill, the chicks dig it

leed

I personaly like the black IC's, it completes the sleeper look. Seeing how you are painting only the front of the bar/plates and not the internal fins, there is no way you are adversely affecting its cooling ability.
Looking at my before and after IAT sensor datalogs, there was no measurable diff. in temps.

This is my old 'MadMaxx' intercooler....two Thunderbirds welded together



I now have a CustomCoach IC, (still gives me mild wood) and I dont think Im gonna paint it right now...its just looks to dam good!!

Here is a thread on my prep/painting if your interested:
https://www.homemadeturbo.com/forum/...d=4933;start=0

Sinner

someone on h-t put pant hose on there IC, its ghetto but i hides it pretty good.

Nick