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Dec 8, 2005 | 10:27 PM

z06Hunter

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Who's coating their headers?

I just got a set of Lg longtubes and was curious how many of you are coating them before installing them. I know that the underhood temps. rise when you put uncoated headers on but is it really necessary to do this. I really want to get these bad boys on and don't feel like sending them off and waiting for them to get back.

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Dec 9, 2005 | 01:40 AM

Dirty Howie

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My Kook's were coated and I have no heat problems I have heard from others.....

Dec 9, 2005 | 11:23 AM

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Absolutely, do it!!! Not only will it reduce heat but they'll stay good looking for life. No heat discoloration. We coat all our race car headers. Produces a little more power also. So many benefits and no downside, other than the wait. But trust me, you'll be happy you did it.

Dec 9, 2005 | 11:27 AM

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My Lg's are UN-COATED as were my KOOKS. No problems, no issues

Nothing but more ponies.

Dec 9, 2005 | 11:36 AM

George V

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I used Swain Coatings, they did a great job, and headers look new and clean even after a year. I would do it again if I had to make the choice over

Dec 9, 2005 | 11:36 AM

z06Hunter

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Man what a tough decision, I know what the right thing to do is but I am so impatient!!!!! Who would you guys reccomend I use to coat them? Swain? Jethot?

Dec 9, 2005 | 01:21 PM

voda1

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A coating intended for turbo applications is supposed to help keep the exh gas temp up for the ox sensors.

Dec 9, 2005 | 02:26 PM

Phil97SVT

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I've gone through a couple plug wires from uncoated headers. I recently had my LGs coated @ Calico Coatings in NC.
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Dec 9, 2005 | 03:41 PM

PVHolgado

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Originally Posted by George V

I used Swain Coatings, they did a great job, and headers look new and clean even after a year. I would do it again if I had to make the choice over

I just got mine back from Swain-- Look great now I just got to install them

Dec 9, 2005 | 05:11 PM

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Had my B&B's ceramic coated. Is good for reducing underhood temp.
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Dec 9, 2005 | 05:11 PM

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I had my Lg's coated at Jet Hot. They look almost like chrome. With all the positive things I've read on getting them coated I figured it was a good idea. I have no regrets.

Dec 9, 2005 | 05:28 PM

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What is the going price to coat a pair of headers?

Dec 9, 2005 | 06:40 PM

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testpros

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I've had my uncoated LG long tubes on for over 6 months with no issues at all (and used the money I saved for other mods).

Dec 10, 2005 | 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by testpros

I've had my uncoated LG long tubes on for over 6 months with no issues at all (and used the money I saved for other mods).

My LGs were coated.
My Kooks are not coated.
I emailed Kooks about coating mine. Kooks replied that they Do Not suggest coating their Stainless C5 headers.FWIW.

Dec 11, 2005 | 04:50 PM

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FKING1

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Originally Posted by nco663

What is the going price to coat a pair of headers?

My shorties were around $200 at a local shop 4 yrs ago.
Fred

Dec 12, 2005 | 01:08 AM

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Z06-Goose

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Originally Posted by z06Hunter

With Stainless Steel headers, I would just thermal coat them. Or ceramic coat the inside.

Dec 12, 2005 | 01:26 AM

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Dirty Howie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bink

My LGs were coated.
My Kooks are not coated.
I emailed Kooks about coating mine. Kooks replied that they Do Not suggest coating their Stainless C5 headers.FWIW.

Did Kooks give you a reason???

I'm curious since mine are coated

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