blackwidowSS

I have a 2001 z06...but im not sure if i should get ceramic coated or stainless steel headers..please help!

02 NHRA

I'd go with stainless if price isn't an issue. I'm always reading how the ceramic will crack and chip off after time.

versz

Stainless.... I went to a car show last week and every car with ceramic coated headers basically the headers looked as old as the cars. Ceramic wears off in a year or two then its going to rust

blackwidowSS

Thanks guys...now are the LG headers good or should i get the ARH headers???

blackwidowSS

And should i get then 1 and 3/4 or 1 and 7/8???? Im only going to put an intake, mild cam, throttle body, exhaust and gears

scarybowtie

iTrader: (9)

1 7/8 for sure. There have been a few tests and 1 7/8 make a lil more power even on stock motors.

gMAG

iTrader: (1)

There are bits & pieces of rust on my ceramics. They have never seen rain, but I have a cold garage floor which contributes to condensation on cold metal.
I believe that the rust is a result of flaws in the ceramic coating process.
Having to do it again, I'd purchase stainless.
I've read that some folks who have stainless, end up with blue/black discoloration, over time.

blackwidowSS

But dont you lose some power if your running stock with 1 and 7/8 headers?

armyboyatc

iTrader: (29)

No. You will gain a few up top. And have something to grow into that will benefit you when it's time for the heads/cam etc.

Go stainless for sure.

runaway

stainless but coated will always look better

blackwidowSS

Oh ok im just planning to put a mild cam..nothing too exotic

TheSilverOne

iTrader: (22)

LG or ARH....you cant go wrong either way. Both are a high quality.