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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 11:47 PM
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Default Ceramic coating of headers worth it?

If I'm not worried about the asthetic part, is it worth the extra money for the ceramic coating? What are the pros/cons? Rust isn't too big of an issue here either. (pratically 0% humidity)
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 03:38 AM
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Default Re: Ceramic coating of headers worth it?

For one, the under hood temps will stay down. The less heat the better. Your plug wires will thank you for it! Rust or not, I'd protect your investment. Go for the coating.
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Old Jul 24, 2003 | 06:45 AM
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If you have the $ for it do it. If you don't, don't. I have found that I will change what I have so fast that I don't keep it in their long enough to wear out. If you are on a budget I am sure you could use some wrap for heat. Just won't be as pretty.
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