coated headers vs stock manifold heat ?

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by jayno20

Is there any before coating/after coating information? I'd like to see actual numbers to back up these claims.

Sorry we don't, but I am sure if you searched you could find hundreds of articles about Ceramic Metallic coatings on headers.

We work around these daily on the dyno pulling plugs after a dyno pull so we get to see the results first hand.

Ted.

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by DrkPhx

I recently coated my resonated catless midpipes along with new headers. With the car running at normal temps I can grab the coated midpipe with my bare hand and it's warm to the touch. However, the exhaust pipe it clamps to (post resonator) is extremely hot and it would burn me if I did the same. Maybe, I will buy a temp gun to measure it, but that just confirms what I already knew. Also, there was a video on youtube showing a test with a temp gun of coated versus black painted headers.

Link to that video?

[coolmo]

Watch this video starting at about the 5:00 mark. They compare coated to uncoated exact same header.
After watching this I'll probably never use an uncoated header.

[ZL W0N]

Coated headers are definitely the way to go.

-They reduce heat, by keeping it contained in the headers
-They improve airflow, especially if you can get the inside coated as well
-The headers will last longer and continue to stay looking brand new, while uncoated headers will turn copper in color after a couple months.
-You can usually get the coating in different colors to match whatever is under your hood.

[jayno20]

Is there a life expectancy for ceramic coating?

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by jayno20

Is there a life expectancy for ceramic coating?

LIFE

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

LIFE

Well shit. Now I am regretting not getting it done.

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by jayno20

Well shit. Now I am regretting not getting it done.

We offer a coating service if you send us your headers.

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

We offer a coating service if you send us your headers.

Even if they have already been used? Are they coated inside and out?

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by jayno20

Even if they have already been used? Are they coated inside and out?

Absolutely makes them brand new again

[Dega Man]

Originally Posted by coolmo

Watch this video starting at about the 5:00 mark. They compare coated to uncoated exact same header.
After watching this I'll probably never use an uncoated header.

Very good information. Thanks so much for posting

[jayno20]

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

Absolutely makes them brand new again

How much is said service? Also what colors are available for this?

[Crash76]

i paid 375$ locally for a black ceramic coating, good to 2000deg

different places have different colors, silver grey black etc... certain colors have lower temps because of the properties associated with the coloring...