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tliss
06-09-2011, 03:43 PM
Fellers,

Just a general question...need to get a set of headers for the Cobra. What is the best way to go and why: Chrome, Ceramic or Stainless? I want to be sure they don't rust out like the ones that are on it and want to keep the finish looking good. Which way to go?

Thanks for the opinions.

Tom
Mark #2
06-09-2011, 05:24 PM
ceramic
Sixpipes
06-09-2011, 07:48 PM
+1
dboat
06-09-2011, 08:43 PM
+2
In2deep
06-09-2011, 10:16 PM
+3 or plastic..
In2deep
06-09-2011, 10:17 PM
Kidding
SILVER2000SVT
06-10-2011, 06:11 AM
Ceramic over stainless steel if you can handle the extra cost of the coating process. It would double the insulation vs ss or ceramic alone or almost 5 times the insulation of chrome.
Beaudee
06-12-2011, 11:38 AM
Stainless.........,ceramic and coated flake.Stainlesswill last forever.If yougota heat problem i think they sell a wrap.
L8 APEX
06-13-2011, 09:53 AM
I had the best luck long term with kooks stainless. fuel injection and power adders run hot and lean and I have seen most jet hot coatings flake off over time. Kooks stopped selling coated Lightning headers since it never lasted. A NA motor may have better luck. coating holds a lot more heat in the metal and that causes fatigue in the header as well.