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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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does coated or stainless headers make when compared to painted black headers? Is there any gain in terms of power or is it just the look and longevity?
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its all for longevity, the stainless and coated headers will last alot longer vs the painted. If your going to buy a set go with stainless or coated.
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Coated headers will keep your under hood temps a lot cooler.
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go for stainless... they keep the area cool comparably to coated aluminum headers but will last forever and look much better one year from now (you can even buy them polished).

if your car never sees rain then ceramicoated will work but will still eventually burn/flake off. if you go this route buy them with the coating applied on the inside and outside.

power will be pretty close but the reduction in under hood temps will be advantageous.

hooker has come out with well priced stainless or buy some used
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