Ceramic Vs Stainless Steel Headers

Stainless steel by richard rowe.

Ceramic vs stainless steel headers.

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. Ceramic coating is a relative newcomer to the aftermarket scene and many have rushed to either buy precoated headers or have. Even better this highly specialized insulation blocks intense engine heat that can rob your ride of horsepower and. The advantage of choosing a standard steel header is simple.

Material science is constantly evolving but it seems never fast enough to keep up with the demands of speed freaks everywhere. Novice66 frequent contributor posts. Stainless will radiate more heat into the engine compartment than ceramic coated headers will. 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.

They don t rust so the coating won t flake off like it can on mild steel headers. Mild steel headers cost significantly less than varying types of stainless steel but don t offer the durability of stainless steel. Most aftermarket headers are made from steel or stainless steel. I also agree with the lower temps.

The ceramic actually blocks alot of the heat if they are coated inside and out. Exhaust wraps may absorb moisture from the road and cause rusting if your tubes aren t made from stainless steel. Ceramic coatings and header wraps are a sure way to add horsepower and a performance attitude to your motor. We offer a variety of materials from 321 stainless and 304 stainless to mild steel.

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