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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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I've been researching headers and one question I have is what are the advantages of ceramic coated over painted?
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Ceramic last longer, and traps in the heat. So your underhood temp is lower. Most companys that sell ceramic headers offer a long warranty.
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Ceramic last longer, and traps in the heat. So your underhood temp is lower. Most companys that sell ceramic headers offer a long warranty.
I was amazed how my coated hookers actually reduced temps. I was worried headers would increase underhood temps but you can actually touch them after only about 8-10 minutes of turning engine off. Never could touch the stock manifolds that soon. I remember having to wait like 45 mins for stock manifolds to cool just to change plugs.
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Just spend the money if you are going to keep the car.
All the above .
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Painted headers will burn the paint off the first time you run the car. They'll then rust and look nasty.
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