Ceramic coating my headers.....Is it nessasary????
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Burning Brakes
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Ceramic coating my headers.....Is it nessasary????
I am about to install my dynomaxx long tubes. How important is is to do ceramic jet hot coating for heat and performance or is it just a looks thing? Being stainless I do they heat up more and do they discolor??
Tom
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The headers will discolor with heat. No need to have them coated, it won't make a difference in performance. Personally, I like the look just the way it is.
However, the tubes run directly under where the condensation drips from the hose. It sure does sizzle under there on a hot day. I don't think it is a problem.
However, the tubes run directly under where the condensation drips from the hose. It sure does sizzle under there on a hot day. I don't think it is a problem.
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I didn't have my Kooks done when I installed them on my 97...they did get bluish from the heat but nothing that looked terrible...I did put in a thicker heat treated tunnel plate though...this GREATLY reduced the heat coming up in the convection oven we call a console...I mean when stock after an hour cruise the change would burn your hand...after tunnel plate install...the console was nice and cool and I actually put things in there that were not heat sensitive! Like my Escort Radar detector! it would bake otherwise...
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Burning Brakes
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Where do I buy this tunnel plate?
Originally Posted by byte_me
I didn't have my Kooks done when I installed them on my 97...they did get bluish from the heat but nothing that looked terrible...I did put in a thicker heat treated tunnel plate though...this GREATLY reduced the heat coming up in the convection oven we call a console...I mean when stock after an hour cruise the change would burn your hand...after tunnel plate install...the console was nice and cool and I actually put things in there that were not heat sensitive! Like my Escort Radar detector! it would bake otherwise...
Safety Car
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Originally Posted by ttboyvette
Where do I buy this tunnel plate?
https://www.aandacorvette.com/cart/s...p?MainCatID=28
this is the one I used...I used all the stock bolts as well...this really made the car nice and stiff, and its light weight to boot!
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Originally Posted by ttboyvette
I am about to install my dynomaxx long tubes. How important is is to do ceramic jet hot coating for heat and performance or is it just a looks thing? Being stainless I do they heat up more and do they discolor??
Tom
Tom
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Burning Brakes
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According to JetHot's site, they run 300 degrees cooler as well as give you 3% better flow. 300 degrees is a significant amount, in my opinion.
I had mine done and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The fact that they don't discolor is just an added bonus.
I had mine done and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The fact that they don't discolor is just an added bonus.
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Burning Brakes
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How much did it cost and what was the turn around??
Thanks
Tom
Thanks
Tom
Originally Posted by LV_2_XLR8
According to JetHot's site, they run 300 degrees cooler as well as give you 3% better flow. 300 degrees is a significant amount, in my opinion.
I had mine done and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The fact that they don't discolor is just an added bonus.
I had mine done and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The fact that they don't discolor is just an added bonus.
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Originally Posted by LV_2_XLR8
According to JetHot's site, they run 300 degrees cooler as well as give you 3% better flow. 300 degrees is a significant amount, in my opinion.
I had mine done and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The fact that they don't discolor is just an added bonus.
I had mine done and I would do it again in a heartbeat. The fact that they don't discolor is just an added bonus.
Absolutely the truth.
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I've done a few sets of headers using JET HOT ceramic metallic coating. They have quite a few colors available now. I can tell you there is a significant difference in the heat produced from the headers. They coat them inside and outside, which protects the metal...maybe stainless doesn't need it as much as mild steel, but they will look good for years. They also offer a terrific warranty. If the coating fails they'll remove it and refund your money. In all the headers I've had done, I never once needed that warranty. There is a specific break in procedure to follow or you can damage the finish...shouldn't be a problem unless you're breaking in a new untuned motor.
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I think it's more of a look and heat thing. Me I did not have them coated and I wished i did.
So if I had been thinking I would do it for sure!
I have about 600 miles on mine and they look discolored quite a bit.
So if I had been thinking I would do it for sure!
I have about 600 miles on mine and they look discolored quite a bit.
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I would do it,.did it on my stainless headers......
It does help a lot with not contributing to underhood temps
They cool down MUCH quicker also,you can actually touch the tubes after a few short minutes....
And they look awfully nice
It does help a lot with not contributing to underhood temps
They cool down MUCH quicker also,you can actually touch the tubes after a few short minutes....
And they look awfully nice
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Burning Brakes
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From: Franklin Wisconsin
How much did that all cost you?? and where did you get it done? Jet Hot.....????
It does look very nice!!!!
Thanks,
Tom
It does look very nice!!!!
Thanks,
Tom
Originally Posted by StephenT
If you plan on keeping your vette for while, it is worth it.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Originally Posted by ttboyvette
How much did it cost and what was the turn around??
Thanks
Tom
Thanks
Tom
If you ship em to Jet Hot yourself, I think it's around $300 to get the headers coated (plus shipping to and from Jet Hot)
