Painted, ceramic, stainless

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Feb 21, 2008 | 12:45 AM

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Painted, ceramic, stainless

what is the difference between painted and ceramic? i know stainless outlast them all but what i just want something to last. Ex. hooker has painted, ceramic, and stainless. obv. stainless is better but by how much? does the others corrode that bad?

another question is if i get headers are they all the same with the emissions deal? are they all off road or are there brands out there that are? I live in ohio..

Feb 21, 2008 | 02:30 PM

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Feb 21, 2008 | 03:19 PM

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Painted will be rusted in a week. Ceramic will look great for years depending on how much abuse they take and stainless, tho costly will hold up the best. My vote goes to ceramic.

Feb 21, 2008 | 05:29 PM

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I think if you live near a salty environment, stainless would be the best way to go if you plan on keeping your car a long time. The coated LTs will start flaking eventually, depending on use. Stainless will hold-up the best, at $$$.