Van

Fixed it for you.

lart951

Well, you have to admit that a polished magnesium intake is even more rare, perhaps the only one in the world, a very unique item. btw the intake was sold the same day it was listed for an undisclosed amount of money

samluke

lart,

Nice job, as always I am envious of how you find these gems.

Did you have chance to weigh the two parts side by side, to see what the difference is? It would be interesting to know what you found.

lart951

alloy 9.0lbs
magnesium 6.1lbs

Rick Ryhal

Thanks Lart. The intake is much lighter. My brand new digital scale reads 8.8 and 6.2 for the mag. Much lighter feel with the arm scale. Doesn't magnesium need a coating of some sort to ward off corrosion? It looks cool polished, but I'd rather protect the surface. Anyone have a suggestion for a coating?

Rick

David Floyd

lart likes his stuff chromed


http://www.mb-racingwheels.com/magnesium_protection.htm

lart951

I can chrome it for you that's an option. But polished should be easy to maintain.

Rick Ryhal

It may be a little pimpy for a motorsport part, but I think it's cool. Any thoughts on coatings, or do I need to worry?

944CS

why not a heat rejection coating?

lart951

the polished surface will stand grime and corrosion better than the original porous surface.

special tool

What?

lart951

yes, it will run off and not accumulate in top also is easier to clean. I hope you understand this is not concrete right?

special tool

Did you polish a motorsports cup car Mg intake?

lart951

Yes, I did I killed the bastard.

JohnKoaWood

Killed is a little strong... In circles where terms like "Mentally Challenged" are used it would be referred to as "made it a unique representation"!