Header coating?

2018ZL1 · 12-06-2018, 10:35 AM

I am about to install the ARH long system on my ZL1 and I have seen conflicting reports about heat and the starter...

What is your opinion about coating these headers? This car is a weekend driver in the warmer months with 4-5 trips to the drag strip. Just wondering what every one thinks about this.

Markoz28 · 12-06-2018, 10:46 AM

I'm in south Texas. Heat is a killer here. I just ordered a set of Kooks headers and they are getting ceramic coated.

It's my opinion that this is a good idea and will help with temps under the hood. I even thought about header wrapping instead of the coating as I have seen with other cars that this helps more with temps. I didnt go that route due to conflicting opinions concerning wraps being a problem with headers or that they soak up oil and possible fires could happen. I went coated to play it safe.

Pollock · 12-06-2018, 11:09 AM

Coating works for sure. Do it if you got the money.

2018ZL1 · 12-06-2018, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Markoz28

I'm in south Texas. Heat is a killer here. I just ordered a set of Kooks headers and they are getting ceramic coated.

It's my opinion that this is a good idea and will help with temps under the hood. I even thought about header wrapping instead of the coating as I have seen with other cars that this helps more with temps. I didnt go that route due to conflicting opinions concerning wraps being a problem with headers or that they soak up oil and possible fires could happen. I went coated to play it safe.

Thanks for the input!

2018ZL1 · 12-06-2018, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Pollock

Coating works for sure. Do it if you got the money.

I am kinda leaning that way! Thanks!

Dysan911 · 12-06-2018, 01:36 PM

What size did you go with? 1-7/8's or the 2in? I have the 1-7/8's and had mine coated and having no issues with the starter here in Fla.

2018ZL1 · 12-06-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dysan911

What size did you go with? 1-7/8's or the 2in? I have the 1-7/8's and had mine coated and having no issues with the starter here in Fla.

I went with the 2 inch ones... not sure what future mods will be so i went overkill on them! I did find a local guy that will ceramic coat them for $300. Since its not a bunch of money I am gonna go ahead and get them done!

Dysan911 · 12-06-2018, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 2018ZL1

I went with the 2 inch ones... not sure what future mods will be so i went overkill on them! I did find a local guy that will ceramic coat them for $300. Since its not a bunch of money I am gonna go ahead and get them done!

yeah not a bad idea. The 2in may be just a slight bit closer possibly to things

2018ZL1 · 12-06-2018, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Dysan911

yeah not a bad idea. The 2in may be just a slight bit closer possibly to things

agreed! That's a small price to pay compared to what those headers cost!

SJFGTO · 12-06-2018, 05:26 PM

Coating has no down side. Great idea!

Rnovrit · 12-06-2018, 07:33 PM

Coat all of it. I have race deck flooring in my garage. The floor tends to buckle up a bit under the car from the heat of the cats when I first pull it in. I have a fan that blows air under the car and prevents it. After coating the entire system, I noticed less movement of the floor if I didn’t use the fan. Besides it looking really cool it, will help keep the heat in check quite a bit.

2018ZL1 · 12-07-2018, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rnovrit

Coat all of it. I have race deck flooring in my garage. The floor tends to buckle up a bit under the car from the heat of the cats when I first pull it in. I have a fan that blows air under the car and prevents it. After coating the entire system, I noticed less movement of the floor if I didn’t use the fan. Besides it looking really cool it, will help keep the heat in check quite a bit.

I never thought about doing the entire system!That's a really good idea!

6spdhyperblue · 12-07-2018, 06:00 PM

Drool

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2018ZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 NFG Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Woodbine Md Posts: 652 View My Garage	Header coating? I am about to install the ARH long system on my ZL1 and I have seen conflicting reports about heat and the starter... What is your opinion about coating these headers? This car is a weekend driver in the warmer months with 4-5 trips to the drag strip. Just wondering what every one thinks about this.

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12-06-2018, 07:33 PM	#11
Rnovrit Drives: 2018 NFG ZL1-1LE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Near the water Posts: 304	Coat all of it. I have race deck flooring in my garage. The floor tends to buckle up a bit under the car from the heat of the cats when I first pull it in. I have a fan that blows air under the car and prevents it. After coating the entire system, I noticed less movement of the floor if I didn’t use the fan. Besides it looking really cool it, will help keep the heat in check quite a bit. Attached Images

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12-06-2018, 10:46 AM	#2
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	I'm in south Texas. Heat is a killer here. I just ordered a set of Kooks headers and they are getting ceramic coated. It's my opinion that this is a good idea and will help with temps under the hood. I even thought about header wrapping instead of the coating as I have seen with other cars that this helps more with temps. I didnt go that route due to conflicting opinions concerning wraps being a problem with headers or that they soak up oil and possible fires could happen. I went coated to play it safe.

12-06-2018, 11:09 AM	#3
Pollock LT4 M6 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Bloomington, IN Posts: 1,249	Coating works for sure. Do it if you got the money.

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