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we did a continuity test on a chromed plenum recently
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vorpalZ
on September 27, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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Chrome may act as a HEAT insulator, but conducts electricity
posted by ZXoltan
on September 27, 2018 at 05:42 PM
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With the ground lug bolted to the chromed plenum there was no continuity from the ground lug to the inside aluminum of the plenum. We ground off the chrome and reconnected the ground lug... now we had continuity. It was clearly acting as a barrier.
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Chrome/Polished Plenum vs Powdercoated
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nissubaru
15:29:58 09/27/18
Powdercoating is lower maintenance
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-Grimm-
15:40:19 09/27/18
And grey, how could I forget...
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-Grimm-
15:49:55 09/27/18
Polishing is insane (n/m)
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LJZTT
16:05:29 09/27/18
From a purely performance point of view, here are my
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MixManMash
16:06:13 09/27/18
If were climbing into the tree tops...
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Schmeal (NV)
16:58:51 09/27/18
You're missing the point. Powder coating is different
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MixManMash
17:41:25 09/27/18
I've had my plenum heat dispersion coated
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vorpalZ
09:49:34 09/28/18
old pic from 2011
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vorpalZ
12:33:48 09/28/18
Interesting, and idea what it is? How was it applied? (n/m)
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Schmeal (NV)
15:16:06 09/28/18
There are many manufacturers that make a heat dispersion
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MixManMash
21:20:48 09/28/18
I've had both. Polishing is a pain, but if you want a
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RAGTPZ
16:12:41 09/27/18
if you go chrome or powdercoat
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vorpalZ
17:39:43 09/27/18
Chrome may act as a HEAT insulator, but conducts electricity
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ZXoltan
17:42:05 09/27/18
we did a continuity test on a chromed plenum recently -
vorpalZ
17:50:58 09/27/18
Interesting (n/m)
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ZXoltan
13:04:39 10/01/18
FWIW - I have a chrome plenum and keeping it clean is
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jzack
17:42:08 09/27/18
Re: Chrome/Polished Plenum vs Powdercoated
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MLPS300ZX
01:56:07 09/29/18
Painting gives you many more color options.
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DAYTONAZ
05:40:45 09/29/18
Like this...
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DAYTONAZ
05:48:12 09/29/18
Then this....
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DAYTONAZ
05:53:49 09/29/18
Like this..
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DAYTONAZ
05:51:02 09/29/18
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