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Old 09-05-2005, 08:13 PM
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Question Headers?

I was just wanting you guys opinions on if the ceramic coated headers are worth the couple hundred dollars extra.
I don't have a show truck, but will be rebuilding the enigne for power and painting alot of things while I have it apart, so is the extra money worth the looks.

Also, they don't turn any kind of nasty color when heated up and cooled down alot do they?
 
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Old 09-05-2005, 10:56 PM
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Ceramic coating is well worth the additional cost. The coating dramatically reduces engine bay temperatures associated with running headers with conventional chrome or powder-coat finishes. I don't personally run these headers ONLY because I cheaped out when I bought mine and have regretted the decision ever since. Several of the members here do run ceramic coated headers though and I'm certain you will get similar input from them.
 
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Old 09-06-2005, 08:09 PM
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I could get some ceramic coated headers for about $150 more, so I might go that route when I buy them.
 
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Old 09-07-2005, 11:34 AM
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ceramic is great from what i hear. you might call around to see what some local places will charge to coat headers you buy. that might be cheaper
 
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Old 09-08-2005, 10:04 AM
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Here's a link to a place I've checked out. I think I'll have mine coat this spring.

http://www.jet-hot.com/
 
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How much is the coating going to cost you, and what coating are you putting on it?
 
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