ceramic coated headers

[burt ragio]

Why would one have stainless steel headers ceramic coated other than to lower the temperatures and since stainless steel doesn't rust or can they rust ?

[fastblackmerc]

Why would one have stainless steel headers ceramic coated other than to lower the temperatures and since stainless steel doesn't rust or can they rust ?

They shouldn't rust, I think it depends on the grade of satinless steel that is used. The ceramic coating also keeps the exhaust gases hotter so they scavenge better.

[KillJoy]

Stainless STAINS LESS.

SS WILL rust if the conditions are right, depending on the grade of Stainless.

;)

KillJoy

[mpearce]

Why would one have stainless steel headers ceramic coated other than to lower the temperatures and since stainless steel doesn't rust or can they rust ?

The ceramic coating prevents against color change as well as lower the temps. If you don't get them coated, they'll turn purplish/copperish color a few minutes after you start the car.

-Mat

[gdmjoe]

In addition to the other advantages mentioned ..... Esthetics; besides faux chrome you can chose from several colors.

[rayjay]

Another plus is ceramic coating sends the heat down line better, lighting off the cats so no CEL.