Are ceramic coated headers really worth the loot?

SleekSilver331 · 07-20-2005, 09:05 PM

title says it all. what do you guys think?

Orange97GTVert · 07-20-2005, 10:37 PM

Yes, ceramic coated headers are well worth it. They last longer, run cooler, and the paint doesn't burn off and look crappy the first time you fire up the engine. I learned the hard way on my 65, before I get it back on the road I am getting ceramic coated headers.

fiveohpatrol · 07-21-2005, 04:12 PM

in short, yes.

My MAC LT's are jet-hot coated, and after a year of use they still look brand new. Plus when you actidentally touch them when hot, they don't give you quite as big of a burn as uncoated ones

Mustang_289 · 07-22-2005, 04:17 PM

We've got MAC LT's and recently got them jet-hot coated. We didn't go that route when headers were new, due to the cost. After seeing the MAC headers after 1 year's of use, the coating has flaked off and headers are rusting. We sent them off to jet-hot and they blasted the headers and coated them. They look brand spanking new!

drudis · 07-26-2005, 03:18 PM

Got the JetHot coating on day one... as I knew I would do it sooner or later. Might as well do it right the first time.

YEARS later, they still look great!

BLACK85GT · 07-27-2005, 08:25 PM

Drudis, what is that red tube attached to the oil sending tube? I want to run my stock gauge along with a real oil gauge. Can it be done this way?

bmxmon · 07-27-2005, 09:50 PM

nice looking engine

fiveohpatrol · 07-27-2005, 11:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK85GT

Drudis, what is that red tube attached to the oil sending tube? I want to run my stock gauge along with a real oil gauge. Can it be done this way?

That is the oil feed line for his supercharger. Yes you can run a mechanical oil gauge from that same tube, you can either T off at the end, or do like I did (and what looks like Darius did) and drill/tap for a 1/8NPT thread in the side of the tube.

tmoss · 07-29-2005, 08:08 AM

drudis - why the oil filter adapter?

Yes, I have the Jet-Hot coated MAC for P heads and it was well worth it.

07-20-2005, 09:05 PM	#1
SleekSilver331 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6	Are ceramic coated headers really worth the loot? title says it all. what do you guys think?

07-20-2005, 10:37 PM	#2
Orange97GTVert Mustang Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 568	Re: Are ceramic coated headers really worth the loot? Yes, ceramic coated headers are well worth it. They last longer, run cooler, and the paint doesn't burn off and look crappy the first time you fire up the engine. I learned the hard way on my 65, before I get it back on the road I am getting ceramic coated headers. __________________ Harold Phillips www.mustangsofeasttexas.org 1997 Mustang GT Convertible, 4.6L Auto, Autumn Orange w/Saddle Tan Top & Leather Interior, Styling Bar, 17 X 9 Polished Cobra R's on Nitto NT 555's, Ford Racing Bullitt Suspension package, Mac CAI, Steeda UDP's, Flowmaster 40 Series Catback, SCT X-Calibrator II, Zaino Shine, 7 time Show Winner, driven daily

07-21-2005, 04:12 PM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Re: Are ceramic coated headers really worth the loot? in short, yes. My MAC LT's are jet-hot coated, and after a year of use they still look brand new. Plus when you actidentally touch them when hot, they don't give you quite as big of a burn as uncoated ones __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

07-22-2005, 04:17 PM	#4
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Re: Are ceramic coated headers really worth the loot? We've got MAC LT's and recently got them jet-hot coated. We didn't go that route when headers were new, due to the cost. After seeing the MAC headers after 1 year's of use, the coating has flaked off and headers are rusting. We sent them off to jet-hot and they blasted the headers and coated them. They look brand spanking new!

07-26-2005, 03:18 PM	#5
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Re: Are ceramic coated headers really worth the loot? Got the JetHot coating on day one... as I knew I would do it sooner or later. Might as well do it right the first time. YEARS later, they still look great! __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

07-27-2005, 08:25 PM	#6
BLACK85GT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Tampa,FLORIDA Posts: 340	Re: Are ceramic coated headers really worth the loot? Drudis, what is that red tube attached to the oil sending tube? I want to run my stock gauge along with a real oil gauge. Can it be done this way? __________________ 5.0, Holley heads, 1.7 Scorp Rockers, Stealth intake, Holley 600 carb, Holley Mech. Fuel pump, MSD 6Digital, MSD distributor, Hotchkis upper/lower rear control arms, FMS B Springs, 3:73 (8.8) rear. Production # 9,377

07-27-2005, 09:50 PM	#7
bmxmon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 950	Re: Are ceramic coated headers really worth the loot? nice looking engine __________________ Alex

07-29-2005, 08:08 AM	#9
tmoss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 634	Re: Are ceramic coated headers really worth the loot? drudis - why the oil filter adapter? Yes, I have the Jet-Hot coated MAC for P heads and it was well worth it. __________________ Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/

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