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Jun 8, 2012 | 01:35 AM

blackwidowSS

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Whats better?????

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

Jun 8, 2012 | 01:41 AM

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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.

Jun 8, 2012 | 03:10 AM

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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

Jun 8, 2012 | 03:20 AM

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

Jun 8, 2012 | 03:23 AM

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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

Jun 8, 2012 | 07:57 AM

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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

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

Jun 8, 2012 | 08:48 AM

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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.