Ceramic coating

[mortimersnerd]

I'm thinking of having my headers and crossover pipe ceramic coated. How much of a difference does it? My floorboards used to get pretty warm with my old long tube headers, and the crossover only has about 1-1.5" of air gap from the oil pan. Anyone ever done any of the DIY coatings?

 

[broncnaz]

VS uncoated I think its a decent differance as long as the inside is done to. You will still get some heat radiating thru. I have no idea on how much differeance there is but really anything helps plus it protects the headers. And supposedly helps power a little.

 

[bronconut73]

Anybody know what it costs to have an old set of headers coated?

Back in the mid 90's I had Jet Hot coat a set of shortys for my Lightning.
It was like $300+ bucks back then.
Hoping it has gotten cheaper.

 

[lowbush]

Anybody know what it costs to have an old set of headers coated?

Back in the mid 90's I had Jet Hot coat a set of shortys for my Lightning.
It was like $300+ bucks back then.
Hoping it has gotten cheaper.

I bought the VHT Ceramic coating from Autozone thinking yeah right this is going to be like all the other high temp coating gimmicks, and I will tell you damned if that stuff has not held up and been as strong as the commercial coatings.

 

[Broncobowsher]

I doubt you will notice a difference.
Jet Hot is still silly expensive. But there are many more options now. Local powdercoat shop also does exhaust coatings. Lots more options than glittery silver.

 

[CCPcoatings]

I'm thinking of having my headers and crossover pipe ceramic coated. How much of a difference does it? My floorboards used to get pretty warm with my old long tube headers, and the crossover only has about 1-1.5" of air gap from the oil pan. Anyone ever done any of the DIY coatings?

Are you looking to coat "headers" or cast manifolds?

 

[mortimersnerd]

Are you looking to coat "headers" or cast manifolds?

WH shorty headers, as well as the down/crossover pipe that runs into the 3" exhaust tube on the passenger's side.

 

[DirtDonk]

Anybody know what it costs to have an old set of headers coated?

Probably going to vary by region, brand and type of coating.
Best bet, as far as price goes at least, would be to call around and check I would think. More internet searches in your future too it looks like!
Maybe CCP can even give you a quote?

I'm thinking of having my headers and crossover pipe ceramic coated. How much of a difference does it? My floorboards used to get pretty warm with my old long tube headers, and the crossover only has about 1-1.5" of air gap from the oil pan.

It may or may not be a HUGE difference, but they definitely make a difference. I've heard claims from about 10% to 25% thermal radiant reduction. In general, the wide range of claims has more to do with brand and type of coating, rather than some just being more bold and others more conservative than the rest.
For example, our silver coating is not as effective as the black or titanium colored coatings. Same for another brand I used to use. May be as simple as more aluminum and less ceramic in the silver colors that take polishing more easily?

Hey CCP, welcome to ClassicBroncos! Be nice to hear some details on the process and what's what in your world.

Thanks

Paul

 

[DirtDonk]

Just for full info for CCP, are they stainless, chrome or some with old ceramic coating on them already?

Paul

 

[mortimersnerd]

New stainless. The crossover pipe is aluminized mild steel mandrel bends that I've welded together.