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Old Nov 9, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Whats the real difference in Ceramic Coater LT's and just Stainless steel LT's. I know ceramics control the heat a little. Is it bad to go Stanless Steel over ceramic coated. Whats pros and cons. Could i drive a Daily driver with Stainless STeel LT's.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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ceramics should control heat better, both are good, just don't get a regular steel LT.. it will rust.
Old Nov 10, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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You could drive it with stainless, just gonna be hotter under there . Might do some cooling mods? You could always wrap them
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 01:40 AM
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get Kooks stainless steel, I wish I would of
Old Nov 11, 2007 | 05:15 AM
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Stainless steel has much lower thermal conductivity (15 W/mK [Watts per meter per °Kelvin]) than mild steel (50+ W/mK). Real ceramic coating, like Jet Hot (as opposed to"ceramic" rattle-can paint) can insulate make mild steel and make it appear to conduct less heat.[/align][/align]The very best would be ceramic coated stainless. Avoid wrapping for a DD,it will corrode even stainless headers and can causecarbon steel pipes to burnthrough inhot-spots.[/align]
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