Worth ceramic coating SS headers?
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Worth ceramic coating SS headers?
In process of upgrades to a 99 LS1 , nothing extreme, mild cam, LS6 heads, LS6 intake, throttle body etc... I have got a full SS custom exhaust set up... So question is while headers are off is it worth having them ceramic coated? Or not worth it?
What sort of gains ave you seen... Noticeable ?
What sort of gains ave you seen... Noticeable ?
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In process of upgrades to a 99 LS1 , nothing extreme, mild cam, LS6 heads, LS6 intake, throttle body etc... I have got a full SS custom exhaust set up... So question is while headers are off is it worth having them ceramic coated? Or not worth it?
What sort of gains ave you seen... Noticeable ?
What sort of gains ave you seen... Noticeable ?
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Thanks guys, yes had heard it reduces in engine bay temps, is it by quite a noticeable amount?
I'm actually putting on a C5R splitter too.. which obstructs some air flow, so his might be an idea to assist that..
I'm actually putting on a C5R splitter too.. which obstructs some air flow, so his might be an idea to assist that..
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If I were doing headers, I would opt for a coating - not only for reduced temps under the hood, but to keep the headers looking good for a longer period of time. It's worth the extra cost IMO.
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yes it will reduce the temps a noticeable amount, it will still get hot but not as hot as headers that aren't coated... the coating does a really good job of keeping the heat contained in the headers and they will also cool down faster and look good for a long time... in my opinion it is definitely worth the extra cash if you have it
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From a search I can find numerous threads where someone has called one of the big 3 manufacturers (ARH, Kooks, LG) and each time the manufacturer does not recommend coating.
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Jet Hot, in matte red.
They do turn dark when hot, but brighten right back up when they cool. It's kind of neat to watch.
I don't remember the cost, you'd have to call them.
I had them shipped direct to Jet Hot and coated when new.
They do turn dark when hot, but brighten right back up when they cool. It's kind of neat to watch.
I don't remember the cost, you'd have to call them.
I had them shipped direct to Jet Hot and coated when new.
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Same here I got the socks ebay. i thought about it then it was like 350 or so for the coating..I said screw that
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Yep,
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Yea, I pulled my headers for a head/cam swap...and I've been collecting quotes all in the $300 range to coat my headers. I've been running socks with the headers for a few years and wires look brand new, I think I'll skip the coating.