Ceramic vs. Painted
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
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From: Somers CT
I doubt there would be any performance difference. There is a very significant difference in heat reduction under the hood which translates to heat reduction in the cabin. Also the added benifit of potentially longer lasting headers because of the protection against rust.
I like mine
I like mine
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,100
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From: Frederick Maryland
Definitely spend the extra money get the ceramic coated. As soon as you see the paint burn and the rust begin showing quickly you'll be kicking yourself.
No difference in performance...the headers are the same outside of the coating. As already said, the coated will hold their appearance far, far longer and less heat.
It's a no brainer, or should be.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2005
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From: Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin
We have used coated headers for at least the last 10 years on our race cars. We use Swain Tech coatings and it does make a huge difference in radiant heat. It's very easy to feel the difference. Swain uses a much heavier ceramic coating than Jet Hot but is not nearly as pretty.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,652
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From: Lakeland Florida
I think that the extra money spent on getting the ceramic coated headers will be returned in the form of benefits from a good looking engine compartment, and the heat reduction from the coating. A small price increase for the coating will be a long return in the appearance and the heat reduction .
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