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Jan 31, 2011 | 05:53 PM

rixvette

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From: Naples FL

Melrose Headers

Any one have experience with these headers?

Jan 31, 2011 | 06:48 PM

Z06Ronald

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Any one have experience with these headers?

Yes, I have!
I have the Smooth Flow system, SF06RZ with cats. The quality is excellent and I love the sound

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/album.php?albumid=8763

Feb 1, 2011 | 08:00 AM

Schoolteacher

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Any one have experience with these headers?

I have them on my 05. They sound great and the fit was perfect.

Feb 21, 2011 | 11:29 AM

FrankLP

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I'm considering Melrose for my daily driver...

Have you guys had any issue with corrosion/rust? I've read that some coated headers still rusted...and/or needed routine polishing to inhibit the rust.

Feb 21, 2011 | 11:36 AM

Schoolteacher

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My melrose headers have some rust on them, but thats what your gonna get with steel headers. It doesn't bother me.

Feb 21, 2011 | 11:39 AM

FrankLP

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My melrose headers have some rust on them, but thats what your gonna get with steel headers. It doesn't bother me.

Thanks.

Feb 21, 2011 | 12:14 PM

theofel

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I have 65,000 miles on mine...no rust...they are coated..no problems and they are lighter then ss headers. Good luck...mike

Feb 21, 2011 | 02:46 PM

Z06Ronald

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I have 65,000 miles on mine...no rust...they are coated..no problems and they are lighter then ss headers. Good luck...mike

no rust problems with my coated Melrose headers either

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Feb 21, 2011 | 05:16 PM

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I bought Melrose Headers for my '09, but due to cold weather, I haven't installed them yet.

Here are my current pre-install thoughts:

The guys at Melrose Motorsports were very professional and polite on the phone.
Delivery open box visual inspection revealed a very smooth and consistant ceramic coating.

The poster above was correct, chromemoly headers are lighter then ss headers.
Stainless headers move more heat out of the engine compartment then plain headers, but are more prone to weld cracks, especially after many heat cycles.
Chromemoly headers weld easier, but are prone to corrosion.

Ceramic coatings move even more heat than ss, leading to a cooler engine compartment. Ceramic coatings protect chromemoly from corrosion.

In conclusion: Ceramic coated chromemoly headers = bee's knees, cat's meow, best of both words, etc.

Feb 21, 2011 | 06:22 PM

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TY'Z Vette

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I believe that West Coast Corvettes sells them under there own name...Maybe they can help answer some of your concerns..

Feb 22, 2011 | 10:19 PM

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FrankLP

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Thanks for all the information everybody! This helps.

Feb 22, 2011 | 10:59 PM

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I have these headers and they are great in fitment, apperance,performance,sound and for the money you cant go wrong surprised they are not more $$$.

Feb 23, 2011 | 01:16 PM

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Z06Ronald

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I have these headers and they are great in fitment, apperance,performance,sound and for the money you cant go wrong surprised they are not more $$$.

follow the links to see the Melrose Smooth Flow long tube headers under my car (for 2 1/2 years already!)

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/albu...ictureid=73998
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/albu...ictureid=73999

Feb 23, 2011 | 02:12 PM

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FrankLP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06Ronald

follow the links to see the Melrose Smooth Flow long tube headers under my car (for 2 1/2 years already!)

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/albu...ictureid=73998
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/albu...ictureid=73999

Wow they look brand new Z06Ronald! Your car's underside looks quite a bit better than mine (mine's a daily driver except in winter). Do you drive yours daily and/or in the rain?

Feb 23, 2011 | 03:39 PM

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Fore58

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No rust nor discolorations.......17,000 miles.

Feb 23, 2011 | 04:45 PM

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Z06Ronald

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Wow they look brand new Z06Ronald! Your car's underside looks quite a bit better than mine (mine's a daily driver except in winter). Do you drive yours daily and/or in the rain?

Not a daily driver and I try to avoid the rain as much as possible.

Feb 23, 2011 | 08:24 PM

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FrankLP

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Not a daily driver and I try to avoid the rain as much as possible.

Cool. Yeah...it looks like you've got a very clean ride there.

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