Pros and cons of stainless steel and ceramic coated headers?
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Pros and cons of stainless steel and ceramic coated headers?
Well, with the OBX headers available in both, I'm wondering what the real differences are between the two and which would be better for me, if I decide to get them. From what I can gather up to now, it seems as though stainless steel is much better for durability, but I'm not sure. Also, if stainless steel is expected to last longer, what are the reasons for going with ceramic coated headers. Are its heat reducing properties that much more beneficial for power?
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Re: Pros and cons of stainless steel and ceramic coated headers?
Originally posted by Rod
Well, with the OBX headers available in both, I'm wondering what the real differences are between the two and which would be better for me, if I decide to get them. From what I can gather up to now, it seems as though stainless steel is much better for durability, but I'm not sure. Also, if stainless steel is expected to last longer, what are the reasons for going with ceramic coated headers. Are its heat reducing properties that much more beneficial for power?
Thanks!
Well, with the OBX headers available in both, I'm wondering what the real differences are between the two and which would be better for me, if I decide to get them. From what I can gather up to now, it seems as though stainless steel is much better for durability, but I'm not sure. Also, if stainless steel is expected to last longer, what are the reasons for going with ceramic coated headers. Are its heat reducing properties that much more beneficial for power?
Thanks!
Ceramic is the perferred route, but it usually costs more.
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Originally posted by sidemarker
if u want something that will last a lifetime then go
COMPTECH
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if u want something that will last a lifetime then go
COMPTECH
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It's odd that Comptech doesn't offer a ceramic coated version. That blue/heated looking steel, and burnt in fingerprints just doesn't look that great.
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Originally posted by Wires
Do ya get royalties for plugging them?
It's odd that Comptech doesn't offer a ceramic coated version. That blue/heated looking steel, and burnt in fingerprints just doesn't look that great.
Do ya get royalties for plugging them?
It's odd that Comptech doesn't offer a ceramic coated version. That blue/heated looking steel, and burnt in fingerprints just doesn't look that great.
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Originally posted by EricL
Chrome polish will remove the "staining" from 304 exhaust systems. I ran into a product (and I can't remember the name) that is a wipe on product for people who need to get out toothpicks and toothbrushes under the hood to remove any specs of dirt or stains...
Chrome polish will remove the "staining" from 304 exhaust systems. I ran into a product (and I can't remember the name) that is a wipe on product for people who need to get out toothpicks and toothbrushes under the hood to remove any specs of dirt or stains...
i use a 3 dollar bottle of turtle chrome polisher cheap as hell and does wonders. got it when i 1st got the cl-s 2 year ago and still have 3/4 left. Awesome for shinning my comptech exhaust
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my headers aren't blue, and they don't have any fingerprints.
they are kind of a golden orange color.
they are kind of a golden orange color.
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Re: Re: Pros and cons of stainless steel and ceramic coated headers?
Originally posted by Wires
Usually they just ceramic coat the stainless steel pipe. This keeps them looking like new for pretty much ever. Otherwise, you get heat marks on the stainless steel when they are used (and they tarnish).
Ceramic is the perferred route, but it usually costs more.
Usually they just ceramic coat the stainless steel pipe. This keeps them looking like new for pretty much ever. Otherwise, you get heat marks on the stainless steel when they are used (and they tarnish).
Ceramic is the perferred route, but it usually costs more.
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