Just looking at a couple more things to make the MTW turbo's stand out. Wondering who would be interested in custom coatings and graphics on the compressor cover of their MTW turbo. Here are a couple of sample patterns. Post up and let me know what you guys think. If we get enough interest, we may make this an option. Really, who wouldn't want a little more bling under the hood? The second picture is a sample of the diamond plate, the orange is painted over the graphic.
I understand, but I think they are still really visible. I'm going to have mine done regardless of weather we offer it or not. I will take pictures and we'll really be able to tell how much you can see it.
My IC pipes have been done for over a year and they look great. The hot side IC pipe sees the same temps as the compressor housing. The constant flow of cool air into the housing will keep the temp down and the residual heat from the rest of the engine wouldn't push the housing temp to over 300*. The graphics will take that all day long.
Anybody wanna throw a number out there of what you would consider paying for this? I'm dropping a compressor cover off tomorrow to let them throw a graphic on so we can show what it would look like. I'll probably throw it on a GPDA members truck and take some pictures.
We already smooth the finish down and bead blast the housings so the MTW turbo's finish is smooth. Like I said, I'm dropping a housing off tomorrow to test.
1. There is already a waiting list of people waiting on a turbo and to offer this it would take more wait time not to mention the extra shipping costs and time to the place that's dipping them then back to Adrian for final assembly.
2. Unless you're very careful removing and installing the turbo it will get scratched up very easily.
I don't know what this place would charge to dip them but I know I got a price on just dipping the inside of the head light housings for my retrofit and they wanted $150 EACH.
1) I'm aware of the list, but anyone ordering a coated turbo would have to understand that it would take an extra week. That's why it would be an option not a standard.
2) The coating and graphics don't scratch easily at all so that wouldn't be a huge problem.
As far as the money goes, the price I want to go with would definately be less than the $150. Right now I'm just looking at how much interest is out there. I think we have enough to proceed. I'm dropping a housing off today, I'll keep everyone updated.
Matt I can assure you that if you dipped these covers and hit them on the cowl or anything else for that matter while installing it or removing it they would get scratched all to hell.
So don't get one. Yes they could get scratched, but I know a bunch of guys with painted and polished housings that aren't scratched so this would be no different. It's an option and if you don't want it, fine, but I think after seeing one on and seeing my price, some guys will want to go this route.
Ok guys, I've decided to do a cover in white with the skulls graphic since 90% of guys commented on that one in particular. As soon as I get it back, I'll post up some pics.
If you're interested and I can help, just let me know. You have no idea how many people comment on the engine when we're at shows or events. It really turns heads and can be very cost effective.
We're about to do a truck for a buddy who has the burgundy and gold King Ranch. We're thinking IC pipes body color and turbo the gold trim color along with a few other misc. things in the engine bay. It should all tie together and be absolutely beautiful while maintaining the elegance of the KR series trucks. Maybe he'll do some diamond plate graphics...... LOL,
Matt after seeing the pics of your IC pipes, it makes me want to do something similar but more importantly I think the 7.3 wire loom is DEFINITELY going to be a must with one of these compressor graphics. The 6.0 wire loom just hides the turbo too much.
Broke my loom long ago. Lol. Screwing w turbos in a lifted truck sux. My 'custom' wire loom now consists of some gorilla tape. Lol
An area I def need to revisit someday
Thanks Matt. I think everyone is interested to see how they turn out and the price seems reasonable to me.
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