big_truxx
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How does ceramic coating affect the headers? Other than looks of course 
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Ceramic coated headers
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Thunder
3/4 ton status
Keeps them from rusting. Also susposed to reduce under hood temps a little.
LongIslander26
1/2 ton status
It keeps the exhaust heat from being absorbed by the metal headers and allows it to be expelled with the exhaust. Plus it looks cool.
big_truxx
1/2 ton status
does it help expel the waste gas faster?
LongIslander26
1/2 ton status
Yes, the ceramic people (Like Jet-Hot) claims that it does.
big_truxx
1/2 ton status
LongIslander26 said:
thats very pleasant news. and good reason to shell out more greenbacks for nice headers LongIslander26
1/2 ton status
Jet-hot.
I've never heard anyone say they regretted having it done. Most folks do it for the looks, and are surprised at the performance gains they get in the bargain.
I've never heard anyone say they regretted having it done. Most folks do it for the looks, and are surprised at the performance gains they get in the bargain.
Grieby54
1/2 ton status
They're MUCH more durable than Chrome or any other metal... they won't discolor from heat like the others will either. I just purchased a pair myself
I'm not sold on ceramic coatings yet.
I really like the idea of inside/outside coated headers for heat reduction underhood, however, the ceramic coatings I've seen (jet-hot, hedman) aren't that durable. A scratch or scrape and they will start to rust from my experience.
Friend sent his headers into jet-hot a couple of times due to coating issues, I don't know as that's been resolved yet.
Still a lot cheaper than the alternative for longevity though, stainless.
I really like the idea of inside/outside coated headers for heat reduction underhood, however, the ceramic coatings I've seen (jet-hot, hedman) aren't that durable. A scratch or scrape and they will start to rust from my experience.
Friend sent his headers into jet-hot a couple of times due to coating issues, I don't know as that's been resolved yet.
Still a lot cheaper than the alternative for longevity though, stainless.
