Brit dex

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 ?

99mike

Won't see any performance gains, but will decrease under hood temperatures. Wires and plastics won't dry out and get brittle as fast. Plus they look better. Good investment IMO.

Mike

Chicago1

^ That

Brit dex

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..

Jeff T.

99mike

It is a noticeable amount. Exactly how much? Not sure. Before I had mine coated, I had 1 plug wire dry out and short twice in one year. Now, no problems.

Mike

Vetteman Jack

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.

neutron82

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

Sydwayz

Just do it.

algZO6

did swaintech on mine. totally worth it.

Pounder

I did not do mine and now I don't like how they look, future mod is to take them off and have them coated !!

zeevette

Snake oil. You don't need it with quality SS headers. I may be in the minority, but I like the way SS looks after it ages. I use cool sox on the plug wires, so that's not an issue.

foggy

I was wondering the exact same.. Mine are on order.. but i didn't do
the coating..
I'll get it done as suggested. Sounds like it's worth the $$$
Thanks for the info

Witmer

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.

Pounder

[QUOTE=Sydwayz;1594188688]Just do it.

are those yours ??? do they turn black when hot ?? how much ?? Thanks

Sydwayz

[QUOTE=Pounder;1594193216]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.

Chicago1

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

mikeam

I'm not an expert but I just had a Cam kit and Kooks headers installed and the shop included socks. They said there is no need for coating going this way.

David Shiel

Mr. Pounder! Mine were on the car when I bought it, but not coated. They put longer heat resistant wires on and routed them as far from headers as possible. Was going to get them coated, but I guess now that won't happen. They really do look better.
Dave

DetroitPlac

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.