GruppeM alternative anyone...?

[Revolution]

Echo sonny's comments...if you have managed to resolve those issues then, I could be in line for one of these too. Look forward to the updates...

...and Hi Glenn its been a while Sir

Hi Doc, ive been a busy boy here at Revolution HQ..

heat soak is a big problem that we will look at also

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Has anybody tried ceramic coating the headers and possibly the pre cats??
No idea if they are a mojor source of heat on the RS4 but would have thought every bit helps!

What about a tweaked coolant thermostat to being the engine temp down. IIRC it starts opening at 87 degrees. Could have through you could have got one that knocks it down a bit to say 80-82?

[K1Mac]

What about a tweaked coolant thermostat to being the engine temp down. IIRC it starts opening at 87 degrees. Could have through you could have got one that knocks it down a bit to say 80-82?

I did this with my Golf Rallye and it brought the water temps down from 1/2 on the gauge to 1/4 and also dropped the oil temps

[Revolution]

We use a Co. called ETC up in Perth and their coatings are amazing.....
find them here:
http://www.extremetemperaturecoatings.co.uk/

massive difference but big job to get those headers off though..!

Glenn

[S4Player]

I'm 'building' a spare engine so I'll look at coating the headers

[Revolution]

I'm 'building' a spare engine so I'll look at coating the headers

black coating has the highest rating

[S4Player]

Cheers, I used a company in tamworth to do the coatings on my track car and I wasn't overly impressed with the finished product

[RS04YOB]

http://www.zircotec.com/page/contact_us/4
These do coatings also not used them seen things they have done on other forums for other companies

[stu]

Not knowing anything about these coatings, I must ask... can you paint your GruppeM or Revolution's invention with the stuff and save the hassle and expense of coating the hot engine parts instead?

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Not really - ceramic coating process involves high heat IIRC.
Anyway, ceramic coatings are designed to keep heat in.. not quite the same as keeping heat out.
You'd be better off using the thermal reflective wrap which does have an effect on radiated heat but can't stop inductive heat.

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massive difference but big job to get those headers off though..!

Yeah, I just opened elsawin and the first line on removing the headers...
"with engine removed..."

Stopped there

[Revolution]

Hi All

We finally have a built up a kit ready to test....!

I'm off on holiday 2morrow for a weeks driving around Italy with the boys doing a "Geordie version of the Mille Miglia"
Basically its 2000 miles in a week...in a minibus...and I'm driving...!

So we need a donor RS4 for 24/48hrs of fit check and carry out before & after rolling road tests as soon as possible.

As some of you are aware, we are using Pipercross for the filtration side of this kit (they are based in Northampton so pretty central) and they will take care of the RS4.
Whats in it for you...an amazing price on the fitted kit or if you prefer a free panel filter and of course a free dyno session.

I've literally got to leave the office in an hour so if anyone is interested please call Pipercross's sales manager direct on the following number and they will do the rest:
T: 01604 707760
James Pearman

Thanks in advance
or should I say Grazie mille..!

Glenn
Revolution

[PJC]

if only I was more local,


Have a safe trip.

[Revolution]

It will be safe but still would love to try & Vmax a Merc Vito van on autostrada with 8 up

forgot to say that if you want to call us we will organise verything this end, just thought it easier to speak to Pipercross as time was tight.

Paul, not long until the 2012 ring trip..!

glenn

[PJC]

Better get in training for the drinking then.