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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 05:39 PM
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what is the main advantage of ceramic coated headers over the chrome ones. would i be fine spending 100 bucks less and just get the chrome ones or fork out the extra 100 to get the ceramic?
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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I bought the ceramic coated because they won't corode like the the others.
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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ceramic coatings will last much longer.
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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thats really the only thing is that they wont corode?
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:13 PM
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well i guess what i am asking is if it is really worth spending the extra money?
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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When I asked Tim at MPH, he thought they were worth the extra money. I live in the northeast (road salt, etc.), so he said it was the way to go. I got them last year and they still look like the day they were put on.
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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spend the extra 100 bucks and get the ceramic coated. thats what i just ordered, everyone i talked to said ceramic are the best way to go
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:45 PM
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the ceramic also will not let as much heat out so it will help with underhood temps...oh and chrome will flake and rust and look like doo
Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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the ceramic also will not let as much heat out so it will help with underhood temps...oh and chrome will flake and rust and look like doo
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 07:14 PM
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def get the ceramic because if you plan on keeping your car for a while it will be worth it.



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