Uncoated Headers and Heat
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Burning Brakes
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From: Derry NH
Uncoated Headers and Heat
Guys
I have some uncoated stainless steel headers. Before I try to get them installed should I do anything about heat?? There is no ceramic coating and the spark plugs are right there. A lot of the headers on the market are sold both coated and uncoated but mine are uncoated, so comments about buying coated headers are useless to me...
I have some uncoated stainless steel headers. Before I try to get them installed should I do anything about heat?? There is no ceramic coating and the spark plugs are right there. A lot of the headers on the market are sold both coated and uncoated but mine are uncoated, so comments about buying coated headers are useless to me...
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Originally Posted by Casem1
Guys
I have some uncoated stainless steel headers. Before I try to get them installed should I do anything about heat?? There is no ceramic coating and the spark plugs are right there. A lot of the headers on the market are sold both coated and uncoated but mine are uncoated, so comments about buying coated headers are useless to me...
I have some uncoated stainless steel headers. Before I try to get them installed should I do anything about heat?? There is no ceramic coating and the spark plugs are right there. A lot of the headers on the market are sold both coated and uncoated but mine are uncoated, so comments about buying coated headers are useless to me...
Ed
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Originally Posted by Casem1
Guys
I have some uncoated stainless steel headers. Before I try to get them installed should I do anything about heat?? There is no ceramic coating and the spark plugs are right there. A lot of the headers on the market are sold both coated and uncoated but mine are uncoated, so comments about buying coated headers are useless to me...
I have some uncoated stainless steel headers. Before I try to get them installed should I do anything about heat?? There is no ceramic coating and the spark plugs are right there. A lot of the headers on the market are sold both coated and uncoated but mine are uncoated, so comments about buying coated headers are useless to me...
there will be more clearence then with the stock manifolds.
SS headers transfer much less heat then mild steel and don't rust so coating them is a waste of money except for appearences.
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From: Monticello MN
Originally Posted by corvettebob1
Properly designed SS headers will not require the addition of kool socks
there will be more clearence then with the stock manifolds.
SS headers transfer much less heat then mild steel and don't rust so coating them is a waste of money except for appearences.
there will be more clearence then with the stock manifolds.
SS headers transfer much less heat then mild steel and don't rust so coating them is a waste of money except for appearences.
Ed
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From: Castle Rock CO
St. Jude Donor '15
Originally Posted by Casem1
Guys
I have some uncoated stainless steel headers. Before I try to get them installed should I do anything about heat?? There is no ceramic coating and the spark plugs are right there. A lot of the headers on the market are sold both coated and uncoated but mine are uncoated, so comments about buying coated headers are useless to me...
I have some uncoated stainless steel headers. Before I try to get them installed should I do anything about heat?? There is no ceramic coating and the spark plugs are right there. A lot of the headers on the market are sold both coated and uncoated but mine are uncoated, so comments about buying coated headers are useless to me...
Todd
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by C5XTASY
I'm not an expert, but not too sure of that. DRM Motorsports, who's an extremely well-known tuner, puts them on with LG longtubes. Personally, I don't think they look the greatest, so, I don't know who'd want them on just for appearances' sake. I certainly could be wrong though.
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From: Monticello MN
Originally Posted by LS1LT1
I think he meant/implied that the header coating was for appearance only, NOT the kool socks.
Ed
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Stainless does alot better job of insulating that most headers!
As with all non-stainless and Stainless I recomend Ceramic coating them! Do not sure header wrap! This will eventually warp the headers!
It would also be a good Idea if you have the $ to get them ceramic coated unless you care more for looks than performance!
Ceramic coating works only if you car gets driven for more than 20 mins say 2 times a week! So if you have or are getting LTs and you have a Daily driver this is a MUST!
It holds the heat in those header when they become really hot! say driving on the high way or just running your car for an extended peroid of time...longer than 20 mins in most cases!
I can ceramic coat any set of Long Tubes for $188!!!
This includes coating inside and out, 3 yr labor warranty, limited lifetime rust warranty, and all preping required!
LET ME KNOW!
thanks alot your friend
Sean Blanton
slimshaby@mindspring.com
As with all non-stainless and Stainless I recomend Ceramic coating them! Do not sure header wrap! This will eventually warp the headers!
It would also be a good Idea if you have the $ to get them ceramic coated unless you care more for looks than performance!
Ceramic coating works only if you car gets driven for more than 20 mins say 2 times a week! So if you have or are getting LTs and you have a Daily driver this is a MUST!
It holds the heat in those header when they become really hot! say driving on the high way or just running your car for an extended peroid of time...longer than 20 mins in most cases!
I can ceramic coat any set of Long Tubes for $188!!!
This includes coating inside and out, 3 yr labor warranty, limited lifetime rust warranty, and all preping required!
LET ME KNOW!
thanks alot your friend
Sean Blanton
slimshaby@mindspring.com
Last edited by redbullapril23; Jan 18, 2005 at 11:20 PM.
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From: Monticello MN
Originally Posted by redbullapril23
Stainless does alot better job of insulating that most headers!
As with all non-stainless and Stainless I recomend Ceramic coating them! Do not sure header wrap! This will eventually warp the headers!
It would also be a good Idea if you have the $ to get them ceramic coated unless you care more for looks than performance!
Ceramic coating works only if you car gets driven for more than 20 mins say 2 times a week! So if you have or are getting LTs and you have a Daily driver this is a MUST!
It holds the heat in those header when they become really hot! say driving on the high way or just running your car for an extended peroid of time...longer than 20 mins in most cases!
I can ceramic coat any set of Long Tubes for $188!!!
This includes coating inside and out, 3 yr labor warranty, limited lifetime rust warranty, and all preping required!
LET ME KNOW!
thanks alot your friend
Sean Blanton
slimshaby@mindspring.com
As with all non-stainless and Stainless I recomend Ceramic coating them! Do not sure header wrap! This will eventually warp the headers!
It would also be a good Idea if you have the $ to get them ceramic coated unless you care more for looks than performance!
Ceramic coating works only if you car gets driven for more than 20 mins say 2 times a week! So if you have or are getting LTs and you have a Daily driver this is a MUST!
It holds the heat in those header when they become really hot! say driving on the high way or just running your car for an extended peroid of time...longer than 20 mins in most cases!
I can ceramic coat any set of Long Tubes for $188!!!
This includes coating inside and out, 3 yr labor warranty, limited lifetime rust warranty, and all preping required!
LET ME KNOW!
thanks alot your friend
Sean Blanton
slimshaby@mindspring.com
Ed
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well we get all our orders via Fed ex/ups. You pay shipping usually total coat for shipping is less than $30! It also only takes 3-5 buisness days once we recieve them!
thanks alot your friend
Sean Blanton
slimshaby@mindspring.com
jet hott charges $289-319 to do the same set of headers and they also charge shipping! And my warranty is better!
thanks alot your friend
Sean Blanton
slimshaby@mindspring.com
jet hott charges $289-319 to do the same set of headers and they also charge shipping! And my warranty is better!
Melting Slicks
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From: Bonita CA
Originally Posted by corvettebob1
Properly designed SS headers will not require the addition of kool socks
there will be more clearence then with the stock manifolds.
SS headers transfer much less heat then mild steel and don't rust so coating them is a waste of money except for appearences.
there will be more clearence then with the stock manifolds.
SS headers transfer much less heat then mild steel and don't rust so coating them is a waste of money except for appearences.
of Sterling Silver. The place where I get mine done, Olympic Coatings, puts a lifetime guarantee on a new headers. I am getting a new set of Dynatechs (SS)this week and they are going straight in for coating. Helps heat too but mainly for longivity.
Last edited by 2KREDVert; Jan 20, 2005 at 12:33 PM.
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From: Monticello MN
Originally Posted by 2KREDVert
I respectfully disagree. Stainless does rust. Just takes a little longer and they rust from the inside out, so you won't see it until you get a pinhole. It is a myth to say stainless doesn't rust. As any boater? Best bet for longivity is go with a Jet Hot type coating
of Sterling Silver. The place where I get mine done, Olympic Coatings, puts a lifetime guarantee on a new headers. I am getting a new set of Dynatechs (SS)this week and they are going straight in for coating. Helps heat too but mainly for longivity.
of Sterling Silver. The place where I get mine done, Olympic Coatings, puts a lifetime guarantee on a new headers. I am getting a new set of Dynatechs (SS)this week and they are going straight in for coating. Helps heat too but mainly for longivity.
Ed
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From: atlanta Georgia
agian My email for those of you who keep PMin me is
SLIMSHABY@mindspring.com
thanks alot your friend
Sean Blanton
jet hott is way to expensive!!!!!
the quoated me $289 for the same coating I do for $188!
and for c5 headers they charge over $300 for some to coat!
I still charge $188
SLIMSHABY@mindspring.com
thanks alot your friend
Sean Blanton
jet hott is way to expensive!!!!!
the quoated me $289 for the same coating I do for $188!
and for c5 headers they charge over $300 for some to coat!
I still charge $188
Last edited by redbullapril23; Jan 21, 2005 at 03:30 PM.
i have the same...msd wires koolsocks and SW headers uncoated...not a burned wire yet
