I read that the 350Z has an Aluminum block and head. I know that ceramic can hold much more temps than any other metals. Is it possible to put a ceramic coating on the block and head? I think it would lower temps and maybe change the internal ratio.

 

first put down that super street mag, and goto www.howstuffworks.com and read up on some basics.
also read up a bit on high temp coatings at www.jethot.com
A: if you were to coat the block and or head with a high temp coating it would keep the heat from escaping as apposed to properly dissapating it. (this is why so many (including myself) use it on exhaust components) it keeps the heat contained in an area and doesnt let it out easily.
B: the cost of coating a block and or head would be way too much for what its worth. it cost me about 600 bucks, for a log style exhaust manifold, exhaust turbo sections, and some little pieces. (see avatar) it doesnt equate to a HUGE hp or tq increase, but instead it keeps things cooler under the hood, extends the life period of components, and plus it looks good!
i could only imagine the money involoved in coating anything bigger.
franklinz

 

I thought this up on my own, yeah, super street is pretty dumb. I didn't think it would work anyway, just wanted to see what everyone said. I thought that with the ceramic coating, it would cause more friction on the pistons, rods, valves, etc., and cause them to wear away faster. Another reason is most things that are ceramic coated, it's on the outside, so I didn't think it would work on the inside. I have been to howstuffworks.com, that's where I learned exactly how a engine, turbo, and supercharger work. It is a very good site. I've heard of jethot.com too, just never looked at it. I am just trying to think of more ways to improve weight, hp, tq, temps, etc.

 

well youve got the will to make things better, all you need to do now is take some action.
i suggest going out to your local junkyard and picking up some turbos, or some old lawnmower engines, and study up on those. that way you wont mess up your parents car.
itll be great for starting out, plus working with your mom/pops on a project helps alot.

just to let you know about the friction of an engine: the less = better.
the more the pistons rub on the cylinder wall the more horsepower is robbed from the engine.
franklinz

 

Yeah, go turbo an old lawnmower. That should get you some major practice/learning experience. hahahaha j/k I understand what you were saying.