Clearancing Ceramic Coated Headers

Excessive exhaust gas temperatures can dull ceramic coatings on exhaust manifolds and headers.

Clearancing ceramic coated headers.

I have a set of hooker super comp headers in my 67 chevy ii. Discussion starter 1 may 26 2006. A ceramic header coating also provides protection against the corrosive materials in the exhaust. Joined nov 28 2000 15 539 posts.

How to clean ceramic coated headers. Ceramic is a highly durable substance that resists corrosion and stands up to a large amount of abuse. Jump to latest follow 1 10 of 10 posts. I ve got brand new coated hedman elite shorty s on my car and have a total of about 40 miles on them.

Jump to latest follow 1 11 of 11 posts. Provides the biggest horsepower gains when compared to other exhaust insulation methods. Joined nov 2 2006 363 posts. Their longevity and appearance may be affected by the way you maintain and care for the coating.

But these headers are cheap in comparison even a 400 set. Ceramic coated headers ceramic coated exhaust parts this is a spray on finish that s infused with heat insulating ceramics. These coatings are highly durable and will last for many years with proper care. They weren t coated but i would think a thin piece of rubber or what have you would protect the coating.

Properly coated headers are thus much more durable than the thinner pipes of uncoated headers. I dinged mine with a ball peen hammer. It is not a diy solution these exhaust parts are coated at the factory or sent to a facility with the proper equipment. Congratulations on having your parts ceramic coated.