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Old 07-19-2007, 10:39 PM
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Default again...coated vs high temp paint
on headers. i know it has to do with holding in the heat, but can someone really explain that! does it really make that much of a difference?
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it lowers the underhood temperatures and also helps the exhaust gases flow.
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is the ceramic really worth the extra....what are the affects of getting the high temp ones
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the effects of the high temp coating wont last as long as the ceramic. plus ceramic looks nice
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What if you use high temp patin then header wrap? Already have headers, not ceramic option. HAHAHA!!! Plus i don't like shiney stuff.
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Originally Posted by 99Z28LS1
the effects of the high temp coating wont last as long as the ceramic. plus ceramic looks nice
cant u just repaint them?
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