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mike25 · 12-23-2011, 10:23 AM

Curious of some additional opinions on coated headers. Trying to decide if the extra money is worth it or not.

PAUL SS · 12-23-2011, 10:47 AM

Besides looking good, the coating helps keep underhood temperature down. I say it is worth it.

newagemuscle · 12-23-2011, 10:50 AM

I'll be getting my Kooks in the next couple months and had the same question. Typically what does coating headers set you back?

rjdapilmoto · 12-23-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by PAUL SS

Besides looking good, the coating helps keep underhood temperature down. I say it is worth it.

+1

2010 4 DW · 12-23-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mike25

Curious of some additional opinions on coated headers. Trying to decide if the extra money is worth it or not.

Always coat your headers. I have tested headers over the years and the surface temp is 200 degrees lower Ceramic coated vs uncoated. Worth every penny and your headers stay looking nice also.

Just my o2

newagemuscle · 12-23-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by rjdapilmoto

+1

WOW... those look great... I think you just helped me make my decision.

Dukes117 · 12-23-2011, 11:36 AM

Hell yeah it's worth it! There was a thread that showed that the coating keeps them considerably cooler. Also, if you track your car, coating is a must.

bannonm · 12-23-2011, 11:51 AM

I paid $200 more from Maryland Speed to have my Kooks coated from Jet Coat. He sends them over for coating and then Jet Coat ships them out to you. Worth the money in my opinion.

Smirnoff · 12-23-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bannonm

I paid $200 more from Maryland Speed to have my Kooks coated from Jet Coat. He sends them over for coating and then Jet Coat ships them out to you. Worth the money in my opinion.

+1

Exact same with Maryland/Kooks/Jet Coat - way worth the price!!!!!

JusticePete · 12-23-2011, 03:11 PM

Thermal management is mission critical on the LS3. Have them coated inside and out.

68vert · 12-31-2011, 10:35 PM

My coated ARH set look virtually the same after 17 mo. Maybe just a tad duller...no discoloration. Plus the whole thermal thing....

sschevybear11 · 12-31-2011, 10:39 PM

I bought used dynatechs with gutted cats for $450 shipped and then had a local shop coat them for $200. He said if they ever have an issue he will recoat. I would not have been happy long term and my last few cars had the headers coated and love the no rust look.

MARINE1991 · 12-31-2011, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sschevybear11

I bought used dynatechs with gutted cats for $450 shipped and then had a local shop coat them for $200. He said if they ever have an issue he will recoat. I would not have been happy long term and my last few cars had the headers coated and love the no rust look.

Ratt · 01-01-2012, 12:47 AM

Ceramic coating on a stainless steel header is a waist of money. Call any of the top 4 companies who MAKE the header and they will all tell you its not needed. If you talk to the vendors who SELL them they will tell you its a must.

12-23-2011, 10:23 AM	#1
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	To coat, or not to coat. Curious of some additional opinions on coated headers. Trying to decide if the extra money is worth it or not. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

12-23-2011, 10:47 AM	#2
PAUL SS The Mark of Excellence Drives: 2010 ABM 1SS RS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Smallest State in the Union Posts: 8,690 View My Garage	Besides looking good, the coating helps keep underhood temperature down. I say it is worth it. __________________ BMR, CAI, DynoMax, Elite Eng., Hurst, Jannetty, Clear Image Headers & Hi Flow cats, Jet Hot, LSR, TSW, VMax, Vredestein

12-23-2011, 10:50 AM	#3
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	I'll be getting my Kooks in the next couple months and had the same question. Typically what does coating headers set you back? __________________

12-23-2011, 11:51 AM	#8
bannonm Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 VR Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,536	I paid $200 more from Maryland Speed to have my Kooks coated from Jet Coat. He sends them over for coating and then Jet Coat ships them out to you. Worth the money in my opinion. __________________

12-31-2011, 10:35 PM	#11
68vert Drives: 2010 SIM SS/RS, 1968 RS convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 744 View My Garage	My coated ARH set look virtually the same after 17 mo. Maybe just a tad duller...no discoloration. Plus the whole thermal thing.... __________________ 2010 SIM SS/RS see garage for mods

12-23-2011, 11:36 AM	#7
Dukes117 H0TWH331S Drives: '11 SW SS(SOLD) '12 IOM SS (order) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Astoria, NY Posts: 225	Hell yeah it's worth it! There was a thread that showed that the coating keeps them considerably cooler. Also, if you track your car, coating is a must.

12-23-2011, 03:11 PM	#10
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Thermal management is mission critical on the LS3. Have them coated inside and out.

12-31-2011, 10:39 PM	#12
sschevybear11 Drives: 2011 Black 1SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: moline,il Posts: 504 View My Garage	I bought used dynatechs with gutted cats for $450 shipped and then had a local shop coat them for $200. He said if they ever have an issue he will recoat. I would not have been happy long term and my last few cars had the headers coated and love the no rust look. __________________ 2011 Black 1SS M6 12.75@110.91 bone stock Now: Coated Dynatech LT's/!Cats/Hurst Shifter/Roto-fab/SLP SS badges/JRE 415HP Tune, Scoop & Washer Relocation Bottle,Hurst Stunner 20X9 Wheels, Moroso Catch Can, ASP pulley, Magnaflow X-pipe, GTO remote clutch reservoir 1989 Silver 5.0 Mustang LX Coupe 1999 Pewter Tahoe LT 2011 Blue Camry SE

01-01-2012, 12:47 AM	#14
Ratt Account Suspended Drives: 2ss Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 199	Ceramic coating on a stainless steel header is a waist of money. Call any of the top 4 companies who MAKE the header and they will all tell you its not needed. If you talk to the vendors who SELL them they will tell you its a must.

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