[dethzombi]

I recently bought a new pair of Kooks 1 7/8" headers and was wondering about ceramic coating or wrapping them. Which one is better and why? If it's the ceramic coating, where can I get that done at? I'm in the DFW area.

[BruceWayne1LE]

Ceramic all the way.

[Blackmonba6Gen]

Ceramic is totally worth it! Anything to keep the engine temps down is worth it!
I'm shocked people are still wrapping their headers..

[dethzombi]

Originally Posted by BruceWayne1LE

Ceramic all the way.

That's what I've been reading, but I'm very unsure of where to get it done at. I don't really know what places do something like that or if it's something I buy and do myself.

[Trochoidal]

Originally Posted by dethzombi

I recently bought a new pair of Kooks 1 7/8" headers and was wondering about ceramic coating or wrapping them. Which one is better and why? If it's the ceramic coating, where can I get that done at? I'm in the DFW area.

Can’t help you in your area for coating companies. You could ship to Swaintech. I’m in the same boat looking for good ceramic coating company.

Also, this is a long read but good information comparing wrap vs coated.

https://www.centuryperformance.com/e...o-not-use.html

[dethzombi]

Originally Posted by Trochoidal

Can’t help you in your area for coating companies. You could ship to Swaintech. I’m in the same boat looking for good ceramic coating company.

Also, this is a long read but good information comparing wrap vs coated.

https://www.centuryperformance.com/e...o-not-use.html

I actually found a place nearby that has good reviews, I think most powder coating places will offer that service of some sort. I found a place called Unit F14 Powder Coating and they said they do ceramic coating for exhaust. I would check powder coating services near you on yelp and find one with good reviews and see if they'll do it.

[Trochoidal]

Originally Posted by dethzombi

I actually found a place nearby that has good reviews, I think most powder coating places will offer that service of some sort. I found a place called Unit F14 Powder Coating and they said they do ceramic coating for exhaust. I would check powder coating services near you on yelp and find one with good reviews and see if they'll do it.

I’ll take a look. I’m really leaning toward Swaintech or Bonehead. I’ve also read that it’s important to do a 1 hour cure after install. I never read anyone on here talking about the cure process after install. Maybe in depends on the manufacturer of the coating.

https://boneheadperformance.com/cera...-in-procedure/

[xqwisit23]

This may be a stupid question but will adding headers void your warranty? The dealer installed a Borla Atak exhaust and GM CAI prior to me taking delivery of the vehicle. Wondering if adding headers would be ok

[LT1ornothing]

Originally Posted by xqwisit23

This may be a stupid question but will adding headers void your warranty? The dealer installed a Borla Atak exhaust and GM CAI prior to me taking delivery of the vehicle. Wondering if adding headers would be ok

Really depends on the dealer, how mod friendly they are, and your relationship with them. Long tube headers require a tune to see the gains and in most situations, a tune will void your power train warranty. Unless they are how I previously mentioned, but that is the exception, not the rule.

[SJFGTO]

1) Ceramic coating is light years ahead of wrapping. Swaintech is an a excellent choice, worth the money if you intend to hold on to your vehicle.
2) No mod automatically voids your warranty. The dealer must establish that an unapproved modification caused the problem. Headers essentially require a tune, otherwise they are not worth the cost. A tune will nearly always be identified as a contributing factor to any power train issue.

[Motor Fast]

Originally Posted by dethzombi

I recently bought a new pair of Kooks 1 7/8" headers and was wondering about ceramic coating or wrapping them. Which one is better and why? If it's the ceramic coating, where can I get that done at? I'm in the DFW area.

You should have selected this option when you bought them, would have saved yourself a lot of money. KOOK's uses Jet-Hot and another company in the Mooresville area; I think Airborne Coatings. I think they are using Jet-Hot right now, at least that's who I think they used on my SS 1LE headers I purchased a year ago. When I did my headers on my Corvette back in 2012 I think they were done by Airborne. All sets still look like new, my oldest is my 2002 SS which was done back in 2006. Definitely worth doing.

[dethzombi]

Originally Posted by Motor Fast

You should have selected this option when you bought them, would have saved yourself a lot of money. KOOK's uses Jet-Hot and another company in the Mooresville area; I think Airborne Coatings. I think they are using Jet-Hot right now, at least that's who I think they used on my SS 1LE headers I purchased a year ago. When I did my headers on my Corvette back in 2012 I think they were done by Airborne. All sets still look like new, my oldest is my 2002 SS which was done back in 2006. Definitely worth doing.

I purchased my headers from Summit Racing so I didn't have that option. However, I found a place that'll do it for not too expensive so I'm going to have them do it. $275 for both of them inside and out.

[BruceWayne1LE]

One thing to note: when Kooks sells you the jet hot coated headers, they are 409 stainless not 304. I would never put 409 SS LTs on my car. Buy the 304ss kooks and get them coated elsewhere. Nothing that JetHot does is proprietary to them.

[Motor Fast]

Originally Posted by BruceWayne1LE

One thing to note: when Kooks sells you the jet hot coated headers, they are 409 stainless not 304. I would never put 409 SS LTs on my car. Buy the 304ss kooks and get them coated elsewhere. Nothing that JetHot does is proprietary to them.

Where did you hear that from? The ones I ordered are 304 SS and then sent to Jet-Hot for coating. I don't think KOOKs even uses 409 SS.

304 SS KOOKs Headers

And as stated on their website: Manufactured In The USA. Kooks Uses T304 Aircraft Quality Stainless Steel. Kooks Products are Backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty To the Original Purchaser. Kooks Products Are Dyno And Race Tested and Designed For Maximum Power.