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Chevyguy · 07-29-2002, 08:01 AM

I've had some concerns about mass produced coated headers. For the price of the coated BBK's I have considered getting uncoated ones and having a local shop do the coating so I know it was done right.

I've had uncoated headers on my Chevy last for about 4 years before starting to leak. What worries me about coated headers is they can rust out underneath the coating even quicker than uncoated ones, since water can get trapped inside.

Some food for thought eh?

07-29-2002, 08:01 AM	#3
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	I've had some concerns about mass produced coated headers. For the price of the coated BBK's I have considered getting uncoated ones and having a local shop do the coating so I know it was done right. I've had uncoated headers on my Chevy last for about 4 years before starting to leak. What worries me about coated headers is they can rust out underneath the coating even quicker than uncoated ones, since water can get trapped inside. Some food for thought eh? __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.