# Coated Headers **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [January 18, 2012, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360 "2012-01-18T15:51:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IOM_G8_GT_888)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/1 "2012-01-18T15:51:07Z")
Does anyone have coated headers? I’m trying to think if its really worth the money to have them coated. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 3:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/2 "2012-01-18T15:54:59Z")
Yes there worth it in the long run . ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/3 "2012-01-18T16:27:28Z")
i got some headers i was gonna spray with plastidip so i could change colors every year ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/4 "2012-01-18T16:29:17Z")
> [@Mario Kart Wii.....OMG...](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mario-kart-wii-omg/44893/45): > > i got some headers i was gonna spray with plastidip so i could change colors every year lol. I think we have covered this topic thoroughly in the past. Let me find some of the more insightful information about it and I’ll make a sticky for it. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 4:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/5 "2012-01-18T16:36:02Z")
The heat is lower , no rot , look better . ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 4:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/6 "2012-01-18T16:55:26Z")
Actually was going to ask about this too. Is a exhaust thermal wrap better/keeps temps lower under hood, than a coating? ---
**Author:** ![SOADweskey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/soadweskey/32/6747_2.png) [@SOADweskey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SOADweskey)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/7 "2012-01-18T17:05:57Z")
Wrapping can void many manufactures warranties due to moisture getting trapped in the wrap and rotting the metal. Also wrapping can pose a fire threat if leaking oil soaks into it. But it does the job as far as cooling engine bay temps. Also on the subject of coating a lot of DSM guys are saying this is the newest greatest thing. [http://www.ffwdconnection.com/exhaustcoating.shtml](http://www.ffwdconnection.com/exhaustcoating.shtml) I haven’t ever seen it in person so I couldn’t tell you but their sales pitch is great. ---
**Author:** ![20wrx09](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/20wrx09/32/6532_2.png) [@20wrx09](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/20wrx09)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 5:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/8 "2012-01-18T17:12:31Z")
the regular fiberglass exhaust wrap is flammable. the titanium wrap that dei makes is supposed to be resistant to oil ---
**Author:** ![silveradoman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silveradoman/32/6487_2.png) [@silveradoman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silveradoman)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/9 "2012-01-18T17:16:13Z")
stuff looks like its good shit… you watch car guys will be ordering this shit to color match their car/ engine bays ---
**Author:** ![Singh1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ba8739/32.png) [@Singh1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Singh1)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/10 "2012-01-18T17:17:48Z")
dude lol your sig ---
**Author:** ![silveradoman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silveradoman/32/6487_2.png) [@silveradoman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silveradoman)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/11 "2012-01-18T17:27:18Z")
> [@EVO X FTW?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/evo-x-ftw/47971/7): > > dude lol your sig shh someone will get offended and the gov’t will try to ban it ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/12 "2012-01-18T17:42:28Z")
Wrapping a header works for the cheapness of it . But it does void warrantees and a lot of times put on wrong and don’t help . The coating works same temp reduction don’t absorb oil , don’t rot , looks better than a rusty header etc . Personally I run the uncoated cause my car don’t see salt , I’m Cheep and the cost can go into other things lol , I do have a section of mine wrapped due to my fuel lines being close but even that shit is coming off . ---
**Author:** ![IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IOM_G8_GT_888)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/13 "2012-01-18T18:04:01Z")
I’m thinking about ordering them now even if im not planning on installing because Kooks is raising there prices in march I believe. Is header coating just powder coat that anyone powder coats can do? ---
**Author:** ![IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IOM_G8_GT_888)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 6:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/14 "2012-01-18T18:06:15Z")
> [@Verizon Wireless Early Termination](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/verizon-wireless-early-termination/47965/27): > > lol. > > I think we have covered this topic thoroughly in the past. Let me find some of the more insightful information about it and I’ll make a sticky for it. I did a search and nothing specific came up so I just decided to make a thread. ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/15 "2012-01-18T18:16:10Z")
> [@FD =\\= GTO](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fd-gto/47864/19): > > Wrapping a header works for the cheapness of it . But it does void warrantees and a lot of times put on wrong and don’t help . The coating works same temp reduction don’t absorb oil , don’t rot , looks better than a rusty header etc . Personally I run the uncoated cause my car don’t see salt , **I’m Cherokee and the cost can go into other things** lol , I do have a section of mine wrapped due to my fuel lines being close but even that shit is coming off . WTF :rofl ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 6:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/16 "2012-01-18T18:16:44Z")
> [@EVO X FTW?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/evo-x-ftw/47971/14): > > I did a search and nothing specific came up so I just decided to make a thread. yea, I just did the same. I remember having a discussion on it but I’m not sure where it is on here. Basically it goes like this: -For durability and insulation swaintech\>all -for moderate durability and insulation powdercoating style ceramic is good ![http://cdn.nexternal.com/vacmotors/images/JET-EH-M50-L.JPG](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/8/5878c9b2e1e8f8c2b213d0c71459b775f6858a7c.jpeg) -For good insulation without too many negative side effects go with a corrugated aluminum heat sheild: -If you just want some temporary insulation but potentially at the cost of accelerated corrosion go with the wrap: ![http://www.forgedperformance.com/store/images/C/Exhaust%20Exhaust%20Wrap.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/5/f/5fa5cb69c8a29b92a374642cda9ac03757bc2f77.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![silveradoman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silveradoman/32/6487_2.png) [@silveradoman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/silveradoman)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/17 "2012-01-18T18:19:16Z")
that swain coating is the shit…very durable for heat. people get pistons coated for nitrous motors. ive personally seen a nitrous motor melt down due to heat and the swain coating saved the motor from major machine work. ---
**Author:** ![88slowmarro](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/88slowmarro/32/6339_2.png) [@88slowmarro](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/88slowmarro)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 6:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/18 "2012-01-18T18:22:39Z")
The coating kooks runs is a ceramic coating sort of like powdercoated but is shiny and more durable . ---
**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/19 "2012-01-18T18:25:19Z")
> [@EVO X FTW?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/evo-x-ftw/47971/16): > > that swain coating is the shit…very durable for heat. people get pistons coated for nitrous motors. ive personally seen a nitrous motor melt down due to heat and the swain coating saved the motor from major machine work. That’s a completely different coating used for getting really low friction. They have a number of “performance” coatings that are not all just for insulation. > [@Chrysler wants to cap gas costs?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/chrysler-wants-to-cap-gas-costs/47970/2): > > The coating kooks runs is a ceramic coating sort of like powdercoated but is shiny and more durable . Sounds just like Jet hot. The #2 of what what I posted above. ---
**Author:** ![IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/5f8ce5/32.png) [@IOM\_G8\_GT\_888](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IOM_G8_GT_888)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2012, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360/20 "2012-01-18T18:25:25Z")
Marylandspeed is offering free coating on Kooks long tubes. yeh its jet hot [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/coated-headers/262360.md?page=2)