Exhaust / Header questions

[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 .

[Paul Workman]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[Gunny]

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]

Have to admit they look sharp hanging on the engine outside of the car9960


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[Corbusa]

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

[RussMcB]

Wrapping is probably a bad idea. They get wet, can promote degradation that you won't see. It might start coming undone. My hunch is more cons than pros.

[bowtiguy]

I cant speak for coating in an LT5 application as my 91 Z is bone stock. BUT, I did run my C6Z with out AND with a full Jet Hot treatment on my Kooks stepped system after an engine rebuild and it made a HUGE difference in underhood temps during track days. I cant remember the actual numbers but my heat gun told the whole story.

If you arent running it at WOT on a road course for 30min at a time, the protection from heat may not be noticeable

[billschroeder5842]

If you arent running it at WOT on a road course for 30min at a time, the protection from heat may not be noticeable

This makes sense to me.