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Old 12-19-2004, 10:45 PM
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Coated headers or stainless headers...We know stainless is better than uncoated...but what about when coated? Obviously, for rear mount turbos..every degree helps/..
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I've had both,seem's about the same. Good luck getting a definate answer for your question, I asked almost the same thing about a year ago.
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It is an almost impossible question to answer....but regardless I still recommend stainless steel headers ONLY over coated (or worse yet, uncoated) mild steel ones.
The QTPs are very nice.
www.quicktimeperformance.com
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Coated holds more heat in. SS will hold up beter in New England weather.
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I guess I will answer myseld....using a laser temp meter I just bought....
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It is an almost impossible question to answer....but regardless I still recommend stainless steel headers ONLY over coated (or worse yet, uncoated) mild steel ones.
The QTPs are very nice.
www.quicktimeperformance.com
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
It is an almost impossible question to answer....but regardless I still recommend stainless steel headers ONLY over coated (or worse yet, uncoated) mild steel ones.
The QTPs are very nice.
www.quicktimeperformance.com
Wow, they have a sweet quick-change front engine cover. Too expensive for my wallet though.
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