Ceramic coating stainless headers is the best way to go.
Stainless steel headers vs ceramic coated.
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Stainless will radiate more heat into the engine compartment than ceramic coated headers will.
The ceramic actually blocks alot of the heat if they are coated inside and out.
Chrome just looks good but is the worst choice.
Compared to a standard painted surface a ceramic coated header can run up to 50 cooler surface temperature.
Stainless headers mfg inc.
Stainless headers cost significantly more than mild steel headers closing the price gap between them and ceramic coated mild steel headers.
We offer a variety of materials from 321 stainless and 304 stainless to mild steel.
Why use stainless headers mfg inc for ceramic coating.
I also agree with the lower temps.
The parts are prepped coated baked and polished in a controlled environment assuring a perfect finish every time.
I had coated headers on my lt1 camaro and like one of the other posters accidentally bumped into one of the primaries with my hand after the engine had run for some time.
Looking at jegs lmr ebay for some shorty headers for my 302 roadster build.
They don t rust so the coating won t flake off like it can on mild steel headers.
Is a leading manufacturer of high end custom headers and header components which are custom built to meet each one of our customer s individual needs.
Also since the heat is staying inside the headers the exhaust gases will be hotter and will flow more remember as air cools it becomes more dense.
What do you use recommend.
Heard that stainless is better for rust resistance and strength whereas ceramic coated is better for heat dissipation and better fitment.