So BBK has had headers out for some time now. I am trying to get some real world input on how the chrome is holding up. I know ceramic has benefits but I am looking into getting some feedback on the Chrome version.

 

Mine have been on for 2 years now. There's a little rainbow discoloration if you look very closely but the chrome is fully intact with no rust anywhere. I don't drive my car too much and it gets put away for the winter, but there have been a few unexpected rain showers and roughly 8000 miles. If they were regularly exposed to the elements, considering how hot they get, it could be a very different story.

 

iv had my chrome bbks on the car for about 2500 miles and i drive it everyday rain or shine. theres no rust but theres blue/purple/green on them.

 

had mine through couple thousand miles maybe more. they look fine. few spots are turning colors. fit great an easy install. id buy them again

 

I've had mine on for 2yrs now and idk how many miles but the parts near the the collector and the y-pipe aren't chrome anymore but more just a surface rust looking. But the actually headers that you can see r still chrome and just a little rainbow discoloration. Keep in mind I drive my car everyday rain or shine cold or hot. But they r really great so far

 

Thanks for all the great answers!

 

I sell a ton up here with the same results, they hold up well!

 

I just received my BBK headers and i gotta tell ya, its a shame to put them on the car, they look amazing! Great looking headers for the price, cant beat it!

 

I hear ya on the price. I'm just curious how long they're going to last in a car exposed to the elements.

 

i will add that if i was buying some headers i would go with TSP 1 7/8. not sure if they are in stock though. just my .2c

 

They hold up very well. I have had they for about 4 years now on 2 cars.

 

Best headers for the money and easy to install!!

 

Mine have been on for over 6 months, still clean. Not sure what the ory is made of by looks brand new.

 

The BBK ory is stainless steel. My chrome LT's are holding up just fine, but I wasn't as concerned with the elements since it's stored inside. IF you have the money and want every hp out of you setup, go with TSP's 1 7/8 stainless LT's. Otherwise best bang for your buck is definitely BBK.

 

I've had mine on for a year now and the chrome on the headers is holding up well just a little rainbow colored and the y pipe looks good. For the price you can't beat the BBK headers and ory but if you have the money id go with the tsp 1 7/8 stainless.

 

TSP 1 7/8 will not work for this build!

 

March will be 2 years for my BBK headers and they still look amazing. Some discoloration but no rust anywere. Not on the Collectors or anyplace. They are still shinny. I will tell you that you do hear more valve noise through them then I did with my old headers but they fit perfectly with no rubbing and no clearance issue. Best 380.00 I have spent on the car!!