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VR4_Craver 10-06-2003 07:40 PM

Headers
 
What is the difference between ceramic coated headers and plain stainless steel? Nothing major? Or is it just a way to swindle more money out of us?

Duckydos 10-06-2003 08:40 PM

From my understanding... The ceramic headers are usually a milder steel and then coated with ceramic. The coating helps with heat distrubution. The stainless steel headers are usually a nicer finish as well as being stronger then the ceramic headers (which have a reputation of cracking, although I don't know anyone that has had their headers cracked yet).

-Ducky

94_AcCoRd_EX 10-06-2003 09:14 PM

Stainless are stronger, but newer ceramic (good brands) don't really have cracking problems as much. I've beat up the bottom of my dc ceramic header and its still just fine. Ceramic also keeps more heat out of the engine bay.

MAXed Out 10-06-2003 09:34 PM

some on the board here had a ceramic header and it broke but i don;t remember who it was so i would just go with the stainless steel.

VR4_Craver 10-06-2003 10:18 PM

Well its a good brand DC sports.....But is the stainless steel an extra 90 some odd dollars worth?

pdiggitydogg 10-06-2003 10:21 PM

cant beat stainless steal!!!

Duckydos 10-06-2003 10:22 PM

The finish... You're paying the extra $90 is for the mirror-like finish.

Shaved &/or Laid 10-06-2003 10:59 PM

Make your own.

CD5Passion 10-06-2003 11:54 PM

I haven't heard from anyone who has had a problem with cracking around here, and I would say that you are paying more for the fact that it is shiny.

figure most people are like barracudas, so they can sell more by making it sparkle


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