# Ceramic vs Chrome Header

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ceramic-vs-chrome-header/13635>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\
**Created:** [June 21, 2006, 11:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ceramic-vs-chrome-header/13635 "2006-06-21T23:03:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![Final\_GTS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/final_gts/32/7359_2.png) [@Final\_GTS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Final_GTS)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2006, 12:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ceramic-vs-chrome-header/13635/6 "2006-06-22T00:18:16Z")

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> [@JnJSpdShop](#):
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> Ceramic coated headers radiate more heat so under hood temps will be higher.

This should be refering to Chrome Plated, not Ceramic. Ceramic Coated Headers retain more heat, and radiate less. Generally speaking, ceramic and other coatings as well as underhood components in the vicinity should be kept lighter colors to cut down on blackbody (infrared) radiation emmission and absorbtion (heat transfer).

Rather than trying to make you look like an idiot like you (try) to do to me, I will correct a simple mistake and leave it as such. You should try it some time.

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