Question about T304 stainless steel headers

rivercitypony · May 29th, 2009, 10:33 PM

Do the brands of long tube headers, like ARH, KOOKS, Stainless Works, et., which are made of T304 stainless steel, discolor over time? Other than reducing under hood temperatures, is it worth it to have them aftermarket coated?

07stanggt · May 29th, 2009, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by rivercitypony

Do the brands of long tube headers, like ARH, KOOKS, Stainless Works, et., which are made of T304 stainless steel, discolor over time? Other than reducing under hood temperatures, is it worth it to have them aftermarket coated?

If by over time you mean about 10 minutes after you start the car the first time. Then the answer is yes.

Mustangshar · May 29th, 2009, 10:42 PM

+1..that's what I've seen.

Mustangshar · May 29th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Wait...what about heat? I'm thinking powdercoated is the way to go,, yes?

07 STROKER · May 29th, 2009, 10:45 PM

powdercoated headers?

Mustangshar · May 29th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Originally Posted by 07 procharger

powdercoated headers?

WAIT...I mean ceramic. they come in either SS or ceramic and remember asking one of the guys at a show what was the difference and basically it was cosmetic. But wouldn't SS be hotter than the ceramic?

I think you can powdercoat them yes??

rivercitypony · May 30th, 2009, 01:02 AM

Thanks for you input. It looks like I'll get my long tubes Jet Hot coated or ceramic coated. I saw somewhere that Kooks could be gotten with aftermarket ceramic coating. The price was less than $150. It seems only the long tubes that are made of a lesser material than T304 stainless steel, MAC, BBK, JBA, etc., come from the manufacturer with a ceramic coating option. Oh well, LOL.

07stanggt · May 30th, 2009, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by rivercitypony

Thanks for you input. It looks like I'll get my long tubes Jet Hot coated or ceramic coated. I saw somewhere that Kooks could be gotten with aftermarket ceramic coating. The price was less than $150. It seems only the long tubes that are made of a lesser material than T304 stainless steel, MAC, BBK, JBA, etc., come from the manufacturer with a ceramic coating option. Oh well, LOL.

its 200+ to get kooks jet coated from kooks. Do it anywhere else the warranty is void. Personally, why worry about it? its just a bronze coloring? it looks cool, its so hard to see the headers anyway unless you are trying to show the car i wouldnt worry about it. Just my 2 cents.

May 29th, 2009, 10:33 PM	#1
rivercitypony Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 75 iTrader: 0 reviews	Question about T304 stainless steel headers Do the brands of long tube headers, like ARH, KOOKS, Stainless Works, et., which are made of T304 stainless steel, discolor over time? Other than reducing under hood temperatures, is it worth it to have them aftermarket coated? __________________ 2007 GT: Comp 12300s, full bolt-ons, BBK LTs, o/r x-pipe, MGW, Fidanza A.F., Shaftmaster, FRPP 4.10s, and a bunch of suspension and braking mods. 351 rwhp/328 rwtq.

May 29th, 2009, 10:42 PM	#3
Mustangshar Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 2,154 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1..that's what I've seen. __________________ Sharon Don't go there....... 06 GT: MM & FF 12/07 Ladies Edition issue: will never be done

May 29th, 2009, 10:43 PM	#4
Mustangshar Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 2,154 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wait...what about heat? I'm thinking powdercoated is the way to go,, yes? __________________ Sharon Don't go there....... 06 GT: MM & FF 12/07 Ladies Edition issue: will never be done

May 29th, 2009, 10:45 PM	#5
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	powdercoated headers? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

May 30th, 2009, 01:02 AM	#7
rivercitypony Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Riverside, Ca. Posts: 75 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for you input. It looks like I'll get my long tubes Jet Hot coated or ceramic coated. I saw somewhere that Kooks could be gotten with aftermarket ceramic coating. The price was less than $150. It seems only the long tubes that are made of a lesser material than T304 stainless steel, MAC, BBK, JBA, etc., come from the manufacturer with a ceramic coating option. Oh well, LOL. __________________ 2007 GT: Comp 12300s, full bolt-ons, BBK LTs, o/r x-pipe, MGW, Fidanza A.F., Shaftmaster, FRPP 4.10s, and a bunch of suspension and braking mods. 351 rwhp/328 rwtq.

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