Next Winter Project/Headers

PROMETHEUS · 05-05-2021, 10:23 AM

Being in the northeast, like most, my car gets put away for most of the winter. For me, that is a great time to work/upgrade the car. So with the idea "it is never too late to start planning"......

Need suggestion/ideas/real world experiences on....

Best Coating on Headers to reduce heat build up in the engine compartment.

Thanks in advance, Tony

Z OH 6 · 05-05-2021, 10:30 AM

I had my Kooks coated with the Jet Hot ultra 2500F coating. I'm super impressed with it, its very durable and it keeps the heat inside. Its actually cooler in my engine bay with the coated headers than it was with the stock manifolds by a significant margin. I've had them on for 6 months and they still look new.

CW3SF · 05-05-2021, 10:31 AM

I just ordered ARH headers from RDP Store and had ARH install an extra bung for my wide band and then ceramic coat them before shipping out to me. Not the cheapest way to go but definitely the highest quality workmanship and the ceramic coating looks almost like stainless steel. I couldn’t be more pleased with how they look. I want quality in my build.

swisstyphoon · 05-05-2021, 11:38 AM

Check out https://headershield.com/#how-does-it-work
I just had mine done locally, they turned out great.

LiqTenExp · 05-05-2021, 12:08 PM

Only thing I'd recommend is Swain Tech coatings. My ARH headers have been coated and 3 years later no flaking or chipping. Engine bay heat was reduced significantly. If you stop the car, pop the hood, you will feel more heat from SC than headers.

https://swaintech.com/

Z OH 6 · 05-05-2021, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LiqTenExp

Only thing I'd recommend is Swain Tech coatings. My ARH headers have been coated and 3 years later no flaking or chipping. Engine bay heat was reduced significantly. If you stop the car, pop the hood, you will feel more heat from SC than headers.

https://swaintech.com/

Always heard good things about Swaintech but do they actually have any colors other than white? That being said, the Jet-Hot 2500 coating is top notch as well and comes in a few colors for those that don't want white.

20Bluezl1 · 05-05-2021, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LiqTenExp

Only thing I'd recommend is Swain Tech coatings. My ARH headers have been coated and 3 years later no flaking or chipping. Engine bay heat was reduced significantly. If you stop the car, pop the hood, you will feel more heat from SC than headers.

https://swaintech.com/

+1 on Swain Tech I bought my 2" ARH from RDP and had ARH weld an extra bung. Then I shipped the headers to Swain Tech and not a beautiful finish but it works amazing.

JonDaddy82 · 05-05-2021, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by swisstyphoon

Check out https://headershield.com/#how-does-it-work
I just had mine done locally, they turned out great.

I haven’t seen anyone go with shorty headers yet. Like them?

swisstyphoon · 05-06-2021, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JonDaddy82

I haven’t seen anyone go with shorty headers yet. Like them?

I had no other choice, long tubes are illegal here.
The outlet diameter is larger than the stock manifolds.
But the quality of the BBK shorty's really sucks!
Hopefully I have my build finished within the next few weeks and find out how they perform.

05-05-2021, 10:23 AM	#1
PROMETHEUS Drives: 2019 ZL-1, Shadow Gray, Sold Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,390	Next Winter Project/Headers Being in the northeast, like most, my car gets put away for most of the winter. For me, that is a great time to work/upgrade the car. So with the idea "it is never too late to start planning"...... Need suggestion/ideas/real world experiences on.... Best Coating on Headers to reduce heat build up in the engine compartment. Thanks in advance, Tony

05-05-2021, 10:31 AM	#3
CW3SF Drives: 2019 Chevy Camaro ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Sea level Posts: 1,276 View My Garage	I just ordered ARH headers from RDP Store and had ARH install an extra bung for my wide band and then ceramic coat them before shipping out to me. Not the cheapest way to go but definitely the highest quality workmanship and the ceramic coating looks almost like stainless steel. I couldn’t be more pleased with how they look. I want quality in my build. Last edited by CW3SF; 05-05-2021 at 03:13 PM. Reason: Add photo

05-05-2021, 11:38 AM	#4
swisstyphoon Former GM Technician Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10, 06 Silverado Duramax Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Switzerland Posts: 400	Check out https://headershield.com/#how-does-it-work I just had mine done locally, they turned out great. Attached Images __________________ 2018 Camaro ZL1 A10 Rotofab Big Gulp, Nick Williams 103, Magnuson 2650, 9.17" (14%) lower, 90mm upper, Vengeance Racing Heads (LME) Cam Package (Cammotion Stage 1), Johnson Lifters, DSX dual intank pump, Lingenfelter high flow check valve, Motion Raceworks Flex Fuel adapter, LPE Big Bore Hpfp, XDI 30% Injectors, BBK shorty headers, Custom 2.75" down pipes, Gesi Gen2 high flow cats, MM catch can. 2006 Silverado Duramax Diesel MPI Compound Turbo 40% over Injectors Efi Live DSP5 Tuning Follow me on Instagram: SwissZL1

05-05-2021, 12:08 PM	#5
LiqTenExp Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NJ Posts: 926	Only thing I'd recommend is Swain Tech coatings. My ARH headers have been coated and 3 years later no flaking or chipping. Engine bay heat was reduced significantly. If you stop the car, pop the hood, you will feel more heat from SC than headers. https://swaintech.com/ __________________ 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe M6 (847whp Dynojet on 93)

05-05-2021, 10:30 AM	#2
Z OH 6 Drives: 2024 CT5-V Blackwing Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: GA Posts: 3,549	I had my Kooks coated with the Jet Hot ultra 2500F coating. I'm super impressed with it, its very durable and it keeps the heat inside. Its actually cooler in my engine bay with the coated headers than it was with the stock manifolds by a significant margin. I've had them on for 6 months and they still look new.

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