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Old Dec 10, 2004 | 11:19 PM
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Is there a big difference in power between ceramic coated headers and just regular stainless steel ones?
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 12:31 AM
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no the coating is to extend the life and look of the headers not for power
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 12:38 AM
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huh? ceramic coating was also designed to help remove the heat faster from the
engine,and around it....less heat means more power.
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 12:48 AM
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sure it helps keep the engine bay cooler, but the gains are minimal at best. nothing you could feel I can assure you. you certainly will pickup 1 or 2 ponies - maybe - but I've never actually seen it on paper
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 12:54 AM
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well it is convenient,especially when checking plugs after a run.
yeah it's not going to great hp#'s,but it will be consistant.
i wish i had mine coated....they are 1yr old and starting to rust!
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 01:01 AM
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mine are too its all good though cause I got em used on the cheapness
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 01:05 AM
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i paid $250 new...mac's....after i was done it looked like i dragged them down the street.
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 01:06 AM
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<-- Mac


lol, their good performers though - just look like **** now
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 01:11 AM
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does your's magnify your internal's i.e. your valvetrain? mine are okay,just distracts me sometimes
Old Dec 11, 2004 | 02:38 AM
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Yeah the ceramic is nice if you are willing to spend the extra penny. Decreases the heat in the engine bay and increases airflow in the piping because the heat is contained. Like joe said though, you probably will gain like .25 of a horsepower...



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