header paint????

avbcon12 · 01-20-2002, 05:02 AM

i picked up a set of equal length headers and they need a fresh coat of paint, which paint do any of you use? or what is out there that can take the heat?
by the way, how hot do the headers get?

thanks,
adam

egiap's 5.0 · 01-20-2002, 05:45 AM

The only paint I've ever found to hold up to heat is VHT header paint. I used it on cast iron manifolds. It was rated for over a 1,000 degreese and held up for the 2 years I had the car. Bought the paint from summit. They should be able to tell you if it will work on headers. This is the only high temp paint I've found to work. Hoped I helped

avbcon12 · 01-20-2002, 06:41 AM

well ive used 1000 degree paint before on headers and it burned off. should it have? do they really get that hot???

thanks,
adam

7DMACH1 · 01-20-2002, 07:41 AM

Eastwoods Stainless steel coating paint is the best. RAY

Tim89LXvert · 01-21-2002, 01:09 PM

I would take a look at what Eastwood has to offer: www.eastwoodco.com

avbcon12 · 01-22-2002, 04:38 PM

will 1200 degrees be ok???

thanks,
adam

01-20-2002, 05:02 AM	#1
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	header paint???? i picked up a set of equal length headers and they need a fresh coat of paint, which paint do any of you use? or what is out there that can take the heat? by the way, how hot do the headers get? thanks, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

01-20-2002, 05:45 AM	#2
egiap's 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH. Posts: 113	The only paint I've ever found to hold up to heat is VHT header paint. I used it on cast iron manifolds. It was rated for over a 1,000 degreese and held up for the 2 years I had the car. Bought the paint from summit. They should be able to tell you if it will work on headers. This is the only high temp paint I've found to work. Hoped I helped __________________ Amsoil, The finest in synthetics T-1 certified Amsoil dealer Oils,Lubes,Filters www.lubedealer.com/midohio

01-20-2002, 06:41 AM	#3
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	well ive used 1000 degree paint before on headers and it burned off. should it have? do they really get that hot??? thanks, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

01-20-2002, 07:41 AM	#4
7DMACH1 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: PHILA. PA USA Posts: 469	Eastwoods Stainless steel coating paint is the best. RAY __________________ Your Way Network VIDEOS www.yourwayvideo.com

01-21-2002, 01:09 PM	#5
Tim89LXvert Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Toledo, Ohio, USA Posts: 269	I would take a look at what Eastwood has to offer: www.eastwoodco.com __________________ 1989 LX Convertible, blue with white top and leather, 5 speed. Engine: GT40 al. heads, Cobra intake, TFS cam, 1.7RR, etc.... LOLDrivetrain: SPEC II clutch & FMS Billet flywheel, Pro 5.0 shifter w/Cobra knob and aluminum driveshaft through 3.73:1 gears.Chassis: 4 wheel disk w/Cobra front brakes, GT rears and 2001 "Bullitt" wheels Rear: MM adjustable LCAs with Griggs springs, KYB shocks. Front: Koni red struts, FMS "C" springs and full poly bushings. Full length MM sub frame connectors, steeda 2pt. K-brace.Misc.: 130a alt. upgrade, R134a conversion. Photos of my car

01-22-2002, 04:38 PM	#6
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	will 1200 degrees be ok??? thanks, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

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