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Christ · 10-21-2009, 07:42 PM

Engine temps get higher than fluid temps, and your coolant can reach up to 220degF without really trying at times. Engine paints are good up to like 270degF for a reason. You'd need something like ceramic coating or similar, or a polyplastic sealed insulator.

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