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Corbusa · 07-11-2019

This is a general question, when installing headers what is your opinion or ( facts) about is it better to ceramic coat the headers or to use Header wrap? or Both?
also, I got a price on having the headers coated and they do a Quality job but they want $350 to coat the headers ( inside and out ).
Thanks for any advise .

Paul Workman · 07-12-2019

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Originally Posted by Corbusa

This is a general question, when installing headers what is your opinion or ( facts) about is it better to ceramic coat the headers or to use Header wrap? or Both?
also, I got a price on having the headers coated and they do a Quality job but they want $350 to coat the headers ( inside and out ).
Thanks for any advise .

Well, there IS a 3rd option: DO Neither!

Stainless headers do not rust, & far as esthetics go, you'll have to be UNDER the car to appreciate the looks (assuming you coat them), b/c the cam covers are so close to the frame rails seeing the headers (read: admire them) is difficult @ best. (Might only see the first inch...maybe.)

That leaves heat as the only practical reason to coat or wrap them. Well, I've had mine (bare stainless) since 2009 and I've never felt any discomfort - including when on some long trips in summer weather.

I decided not to cover or coat mine: never regretted it. And, i figured that was a decision i could revisit later if i changed my mind...which I haven't.

You're mileage may vary...

Corbusa · 07-12-2019

Kool Thanks Paul .Im slowly but surely trying to get supplies.. Im starting to have some issues with the beast an will post them asap. Thanks for the reply .

Paul Workman · 07-12-2019

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Originally Posted by Corbusa

Kool Thanks Paul .Im slowly but surely trying to get supplies.. Im starting to have some issues with the beast an will post them asap. Thanks for the reply .

Well, when you can zero in on some particulars, there's plenty of folks here that are willing and able to help get it straight.

Welcome to the BROTHERHOOD OF THE BEAST!! (And, the Registry!)

Paul.

We Gone · 07-12-2019

I had mine coated and while what Paul states is true I love the look. After 10 years they still look great no discoloration or stains.

billschroeder5842 · 07-12-2019

I have a set of SW headers and I left them "Au Natural". The LT5 headers are so "tucked up" under the head and hard to see that I think that any application for appearance may be a waste.

rush91 · 07-12-2019

Where were you going to send them to have the headers coated?

Gunny · 07-12-2019

I installed SW headers on my '90 and had them coated prior to installation. If I were to do it again I would keep the stainless look and save the money. As others have stated, headers are difficult to see from the top and the only mechanics that would appreciate the look from the bottom are (hopefully) the only mechanics that you will ever let touch your Z.

Jagdpanzer · 07-12-2019

Have to admit they look sharp hanging on the engine outside of the car58008485879__BD0168BC-4548-4826-944E-19C51B39941F.JPG

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Corbusa · 07-13-2019

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Originally Posted by rush91

Where were you going to send them to have the headers coated?

a friend of a friend in Chattanooga TN ..he ceramic coated my mufflers and they turned out sweeet

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Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 581	Exhaust / Header questions This is a general question, when installing headers what is your opinion or ( facts) about is it better to ceramic coat the headers or to use Header wrap? or Both? also, I got a price on having the headers coated and they do a Quality job but they want $350 to coat the headers ( inside and out ). Thanks for any advise .

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Corbusa Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TN Posts: 581	Re: Exhaust / Header questions Kool Thanks Paul .Im slowly but surely trying to get supplies.. Im starting to have some issues with the beast an will post them asap. Thanks for the reply .

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We Gone Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: ATL. GA. Posts: 2,162	Re: Exhaust / Header questions I had mine coated and while what Paul states is true I love the look. After 10 years they still look great no discoloration or stains. __________________ Steve 1990 Steel Blue/Black #2355 1990 Red/Red #1473 1991 Quasar /Black #118 Sold 1991 Turquoise/Black #766 Parted Out 1993 Yellow/White #179 Sold 1990 Black/Gray #1361 Headers/4:10s Sold

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billschroeder5842 Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 584	Re: Exhaust / Header questions I have a set of SW headers and I left them "Au Natural". The LT5 headers are so "tucked up" under the head and hard to see that I think that any application for appearance may be a waste. __________________ Bill Schroeder Texas Proud! 1991 Corvette ZR1 #1388 2015 Challenger Scat Pack Shaker

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rush91 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Carterville Illinois Posts: 844	Re: Exhaust / Header questions Where were you going to send them to have the headers coated?

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Gunny Join Date: May 2005 Location: Georgia Mountains Posts: 925	Re: Exhaust / Header questions I installed SW headers on my '90 and had them coated prior to installation. If I were to do it again I would keep the stainless look and save the money. As others have stated, headers are difficult to see from the top and the only mechanics that would appreciate the look from the bottom are (hopefully) the only mechanics that you will ever let touch your Z. __________________ George Jones Founding Member #14 www.zrwon.com

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Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,644	Re: Exhaust / Header questions Have to admit they look sharp hanging on the engine outside of the car58008485879__BD0168BC-4548-4826-944E-19C51B39941F.JPG Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry __________________ Phil Wasinger 1994 Torch Red ZR-1 WAZOO Member George Braml Intake