Clearancing Ceramic Coated Headers

How to clean ceramic coated headers.

Clearancing ceramic coated headers.

Ceramic coated headers ceramic coated exhaust parts this is a spray on finish that s infused with heat insulating ceramics. I dinged mine with a ball peen hammer. Provides the biggest horsepower gains when compared to other exhaust insulation methods. These coatings are highly durable and will last for many years with proper care.

Discussion starter 1 feb 17 2009. Discussion starter 1 may 26 2006. Their longevity and appearance may be affected by the way you maintain and care for the coating. Joined nov 2 2006 363 posts.

A ceramic header coating also provides protection against the corrosive materials in the exhaust. Jump to latest follow 1 10 of 10 posts. I have a set of hooker super comp headers in my 67 chevy ii. They weren t coated but i would think a thin piece of rubber or what have you would protect the coating.

Jump to latest follow 1 11 of 11 posts. Joined nov 28 2000 15 539 posts. I ve got brand new coated hedman elite shorty s on my car and have a total of about 40 miles on them. But these headers are cheap in comparison even a 400 set.

Properly coated headers are thus much more durable than the thinner pipes of uncoated headers. Excessive exhaust gas temperatures can dull ceramic coatings on exhaust manifolds and headers. Cleaning ceramic coated headers. It is not a diy solution these exhaust parts are coated at the factory or sent to a facility with the proper equipment.