Ceramic coated headers with supercharger - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Thunder70 · 02-25-2018, 05:24 PM

Is anyone running ceramic coated headers with ECS 1500 KIT

patternpilot · 02-25-2018, 08:51 PM

I am running them with a Whipple. No problems. What are your concerns?

Thunder70 · 02-26-2018, 07:16 AM

Wanted to know if the ceramic coating that looks like chrome holds up to higher temps from supercharger

SannerRacing · 02-26-2018, 10:14 AM

I got some from SLP back in 2010 and put over 20000 miles and no problems. They did discolor a bit but not bad. My twin turbo set up is tuning it white though, so I'm thinking I had the wrong place do theses. The SLPs came coated.

mrimpala02 · 02-26-2018, 10:17 AM

I had some coated that same finish. They did turn a bit after a while, but not bad. See pic from the sell.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=476819

SSBUSDRVR · 02-26-2018, 11:15 AM

ARH Ceramic Coated Had them originally on SBE EForce had a bunch of oil dumped on them after Grenading. Got to admit cleaned up and held up well but finish ( bright/chrome silver) dulled a bit around Heads. Held up just as well on New Motor NA Still using them now with newly installed D1X. Still look the same as after Engine went. There has been no further dulling.

xc_SS/RS · 02-26-2018, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Thunder70

Wanted to know if the ceramic coating that looks like chrome holds up to higher temps from supercharger

it will dull overtime due to the high temps.

not running FI myself, but my headers were coated w/ Cerakote Glacier Black C7600. at the merge i can see a little discoloring, but i think its from road rash

TRC-SS · 02-26-2018, 12:19 PM

Heres a good pic of my Ceramic Coated Headers. At the time of this picture they have been on the car for 5,000 miles.

Thunder70 · 02-26-2018, 12:51 PM

Thank you everyone

Unavowed · 02-26-2018, 05:25 PM

The only coating that is a true thermal barrier is Swaintech White Lightning. Everything else is essentially a high temp paint for aesthetic purposes.

Olddudesrule · 02-26-2018, 09:58 PM

I noticed a 40+degree difference with my Kooks coated (sorry, not sure which, but was their in-house go to in 2013), so I think you're observations are a little off. May not be as much as those, but it's sure better than just "high temp paint"....

xc_SS/RS · 03-01-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Unavowed

The only coating that is a true thermal barrier is Swaintech White Lightning. Everything else is essentially a high temp paint for aesthetic purposes.

with the cerakote on my headers i can feel a huge difference in radiant heat. not sure where you are getting this info from because there are definitely other thermal barrier coatings available. Swaintech is one of the originals, but its certainly not the ONLY thermal barrier.

also, those manifolds look hideous. nothing like brown pipes!

02-25-2018, 05:24 PM	#1
Thunder70 Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mercerville N.J. Posts: 42	Ceramic coated headers with supercharger Is anyone running ceramic coated headers with ECS 1500 KIT

02-25-2018, 08:51 PM	#2
patternpilot Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tri-Cities WA. Posts: 928 View My Garage	I am running them with a Whipple. No problems. What are your concerns? __________________ There's more to life than gas mileage LS3, Whipple, Custom Comp Cam, springs, pushrods, timing set, CAI intake, Apex cold air scoop, Doug Thorley TRI-Y headers, Billet Custom Products baffled Valve covers, Mighty Mouse Catch can, ADM FPCM, ZL1 fuel pump, MSD boost-a-pump, Hex Vent hood vents, ProSport gauges(fuel pressure, AFR, Boost), Corsa, 100 cell Cats. Jannetty remote tuned, Pfadt trailing arms, all parts user installed. No Dyno yet. Manual trans. 3.45 gears.

02-26-2018, 10:14 AM	#4
SannerRacing Drives: 2010 1SS RS IOM Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Inland Empire Posts: 251 View My Garage	I got some from SLP back in 2010 and put over 20000 miles and no problems. They did discolor a bit but not bad. My twin turbo set up is tuning it white though, so I'm thinking I had the wrong place do theses. The SLPs came coated. __________________ Forged LS3 416ci, Maggie TVS2300 @ 13lbs boost, McCleod twin disc clutch, GForce 1320 nine-inch 389 gear ratio, Hurst line-lock, 750 whp 700 wtq

02-26-2018, 10:17 AM	#5
mrimpala02 Drives: Black 2SS RS w/White Stripes Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 775	I had some coated that same finish. They did turn a bit after a while, but not bad. See pic from the sell. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=476819 __________________ 2010 2SS/RS "ChriSStine": Pat G Custom Turbo CamMotion Camshaft \| AGP TT BB Garrett 62/65's \| AGP/Fore Triple Pumps \| ID1700X Injectors \| Alky Control Twin Nozzle Meth \| Custom 3" Exhaust \| 3.27 gear set w/ Tru Trac \| McLeod Twin RXT \| Barton Short Throw Shifter \| 6th Gen ZL1 Wheels \| BMR 1.4" drop springs \| Pfadt rear trailing arms & tie rods \| Installed by Me & Tuned by Pat G

02-26-2018, 11:15 AM	#6
SSBUSDRVR Drives: '11 2SS/RS IBM/BLK M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central FL Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	ARH Ceramic Coated Had them originally on SBE EForce had a bunch of oil dumped on them after Grenading. Got to admit cleaned up and held up well but finish ( bright/chrome silver) dulled a bit around Heads. Held up just as well on New Motor NA Still using them now with newly installed D1X. Still look the same as after Engine went. There has been no further dulling. __________________ '11 IBM 2SS/RS Built and Tuned by Vengeance Racing Vengeance PCM Vengeance Racing Mast Black Label LS7 Headed 416 ProCharger Stage II D1X Race ,Monster Triple,Alky Control Meth Inj, Forgestar F14 Drag Version and a bunch of other blah blah blah.838/688 at 12lbs Street Friendly

02-26-2018, 07:16 AM	#3
Thunder70 Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mercerville N.J. Posts: 42	Wanted to know if the ceramic coating that looks like chrome holds up to higher temps from supercharger

02-26-2018, 12:19 PM	#8
TRC-SS 700RWHP-650TQ Drives: 2011 Forged LS3 Supercharged/Cammed Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shrewsbury Massachusetts Posts: 5,269 View My Garage	Heres a good pic of my Ceramic Coated Headers. At the time of this picture they have been on the car for 5,000 miles. __________________ View Build HERE>>>>>MY 2011 2SS/RS JOURNAL

02-26-2018, 12:51 PM	#9
Thunder70 Drives: 2010 ss camaro Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Mercerville N.J. Posts: 42	Thank you everyone

02-26-2018, 05:25 PM	#10
Unavowed Drives: Twin turbo G8 GXP Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: MD Posts: 454	The only coating that is a true thermal barrier is Swaintech White Lightning. Everything else is essentially a high temp paint for aesthetic purposes. Attached Images __________________ 9.88 @ 144 https://youtu.be/nN0rz1RAcJw

02-26-2018, 09:58 PM	#11
Olddudesrule Resident nomad Drives: 2014 Summit White 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,765	I noticed a 40+degree difference with my Kooks coated (sorry, not sure which, but was their in-house go to in 2013), so I think you're observations are a little off. May not be as much as those, but it's sure better than just "high temp paint".... __________________ Sold: 2007 Z06 2002 Viper GTS/ACR 2003 Z06 1965 FFR Cobra 2012 Nissan 370Z ADM LSA Stage II, Roto-Fab CAI, Kooks LTH/HFC's, Phastek CC, ported TB, Mishimoto radiator and oil cooler, BC Racing ER Series CO's, JPSS 32mm Black Magic rear bar, JPSS front inserts, R1 Concepts Premier slotted rotors/Goodrich SS lines, Schroth ASM harness, MGW flatstick, Brey-Krause HB, Tuned by NicD, at Cordes Performance Racing.