Stainless steel vs. Ceramic coated Headers?
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Well the stainless won't rust. That was a major factor for me and why I ordered the Kook's stainless; we get a pretty good amount of snowfall every year. So location plays a factor.
The coated will help keep underhood temperatures down though. If you click on the Jet-Hot site ------> they give you some good info. Then again, it could just be some good marketing
The coated will help keep underhood temperatures down though. If you click on the Jet-Hot site ------> they give you some good info. Then again, it could just be some good marketing
For long term i would choose stainless steel. Stainless steel also performs just like the coated headers would as it helps cut down on engine temps. Either style of headers will perform great.
A good grade of Stainless steel (304) will keep the air temperature even in the primaries.. If you take a look at a set of mild steel/coated headers you'll see 'hotspots' because the heat is uneven throughout the headers.
Stainless steel will also turn a bit of a bronze/copper color after the first time they get hot. We hand polished my set of Kooks and they look great.
Bottom line: stainless will not rust.
Stainless steel will also turn a bit of a bronze/copper color after the first time they get hot. We hand polished my set of Kooks and they look great.
Bottom line: stainless will not rust.
