Re: Polishing Intake Manifold Runners...

[dave <dave.leahy@cwix.com>]

Chuck,
I did it and it came out looking great. No performance lost either.

Check out:
http://www.supremepower.net

I think under performance mods or something. 

Dave
97 GTI-VR6 DE


-----Original Message-----
From: Chuck Simpson <csimpson@zeltech.com>
To: jettaglx@igtc.com <jettaglx@igtc.com>
Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 5:55 PM
Subject: Polishing Intake Manifold Runners...


>Hi,
>
>I really want to polish my VR6's intake manifold runners to
>a nice mirror-like shine.  I remember either someone mentioning,
>or reading somewhere that the grit-like finish on our manifold
>runners were made that way to dissipate heat better.  Is this
>true?  And will this affect the temperature of air within the
>manifold (i.e. make it hotter)?
>
>I really like the polished look, but I don't want to lose any
>performance in order to gain that look.  If it really is not
>recommended, then I will not do perform this mod.
>
>Any comments on this matter?  Especially from the folks who have
>done this to their beloved VR6's.
>
>-Chuck Simpson
>'98 White Jetta GLX-VR6
>
>