Joined dec 18 2001 1478 posts. This is a discussion on ceramic coated vs.
Flowtech Mid Length Header Ceramic Coated
Ceramic coated headers vs stainless steel. How long do lt headers with ceramic coating last. Discussion starter 1 sep 22. Ceramic coated headers vs. Stainless headers can be welded if you get exactly the same alloy of filler rod as the parent metal and prepost heat the metal. Stainless steel headers within the external engine forums part of the lsx technical help section category. In any case ceramic is never going to hurt power.
Stainless will radiate more heat into the engine compartment than ceramic coated headers will. I also like stainless because i think they look better and they will last a lot longer granted if you buy the 700 dollar ones. 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. Coated headers cannot be welded repaired unless all the coating in the affected area is removed first ie. The ceramic actually blocks alot of the heat if they are coated inside and out. Ground off or risk weld contamination.
Jump to latest follow 1 15 of 15 posts. In terms of durability and corrosion resistance stainless wins over mild steel headers that are coated only externally with ceramic. Headers coated inside and out with ceramic should last just this side of forever or at least comparable to stainless. Ceramic is cheaper and once it wears out you could always sand the old off and reapply a ceramic coating to the headers. Im scared that in a few years they will rust and.
Gallery of Ceramic Coated Headers Vs Stainless Steel
