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The following are just examples of the possible items that can be ceramic coated. There are many more possibilities!

Internal Engine

Piston Domes

Piston Walls

Cylinder Walls

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Internal Engine

DFL-1 Powerkote

  • High-pressure lubricant, designed to withstand 350,000 psi.
  • Reduces friction, galling and scuffing. Increases part life.
  • Can be applied to any part subject to sliding or rotating friction.

It has proven to be very common for almost any V8 engine to show approximately 10 H.P. gain when only the pistons are coated. While, partially coated engines have shown 20 to 25 H.P increases

 

CBX Powerkote

  • Designed for Performance engines - Nitrous Oxide, Supercharged or Turbocharged.
  • Creates a hard surface specifically designed for engine running high volumes of fuel and/or high compression ratios.
  • Thermal barrier coating.
  • Reduces part temperature. Keeps heat in the combustion chamber longer through the power stroke.
  • Increases torque and H.P. Increase combustion chamber efficiency.

WXS Powerkote

  • Designed for cylinder walls, lifter bores, and valve guides.
  • Extreme pressure and temperature lubricant.
  • Reduces friction and wear, improves ring seal and leak down.

"Piston temperature and horsepower are interrelated. High horsepower per cubic inch engines not only make more horsepower, but they make more heat. How the excess heat is handled has a significant effect on total engine power and longevity."

(Compression Temperature and Horsepower, John Erb Chief Engineer, KB Pistons.)

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The Most Frequently Asked Questions

 

The Most Frequently Asked Questions

 

What Parts Should be Treated?

Any part subject to friction, losses of lubricating film, heat damage, corrosion or abrasion. In addition enhanced appearance is possible for parts such as headers, brackets, suspension pieces.

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How Long Will The Coatings Last?

Depending on the coating, part life increases from two (2) to ten (10) times what normally can be seen. In addition coatings such as "CERMAKROME" can provide virtual lifetime protection against rust. The dry film lubricants may burnish until they are no longer visible; however, the active materials are bonded into the pores of the part and continue to provide protection.

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How Much Power Will I Gain?

This will depend upon many factors that will vary from application to application. Testing has shown significant power increases on a dyno. In addition certain changes can be made in such areas as tolerances, timing, jetting and the lubricants used, that will increase torque and horsepower and are only possible through the use of coatings. Horsepower gains of up to 40 HP have been measured in independent dyno testing.

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Will I see A Temperature Change?

Parts will run cooler. Engine oil and water temperatures have shown a reduction. On headers the radiated heat will be substantially reduced leading to lower underhood temperatures and less heat absorption by nearby parts and surfaces.

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Why Does Using WSX Not Hurt Ring Seal?

The WSX powder only goes on 20 millionth of an inch thick. This does not fill in the crosshatch. In fact WSX actually improves ring break in, seal and long term leak down.

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What Tuning Changes Will Be Necessary?

The changes necessary will vary from engine to engine and depend on how many parts are coated. In general coating the combustion chamber surfaces will allow you to run less initial timing with no loss of power (usually a gain will occur). You may also be able to run significantly less fuel, due to the more efficient oxidation that occurs with the coated parts. You should be able to run smaller jet sizes. Obviously no specific recommendations can be made, as every engine/combination will be different.

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