CoupeBoy":2bksa3cr said:
if I decide I absolutely want a wrapped header I will have to buy it from a different vendor. And no it's not a cost saving measure, by the time you buy the header, then the wrap plus tie material it's going to cost about the same as a coated header
If your dead set on header wrap, I can sell you an unpainted header. It just won't have a warranty. You don't need to worry about media blasting it first as you won't see the finish, nor do you need to be concerned about rust, so you can paint it with a cheap BBQ spray paint.
Advantages of Ceramic Coatings:
Temperature - decreases header surface temperatures up to 50%, reducing under-hood temps.
Appearance - will not discolor and maintains its apperance for years (Sterling can be polished).
Performance - increases power 3% or more by improving exhaust flow and reducing air intake temp.
Durability - resist rust, pitting, scuffing & scratches, and chemical reactions with its superior finish.
Longevity - increases header life by up to 20 times over painted finishes. Do not use header wraps.
Comfort - reducing the header surface temperatures keeps floor boards cooler on the feet.
Maintenance - makes maintenance easier and safer by reducing header temps and chance of burns.
Savings - off-sets initial cost by extending the replacement of heat sensitive parts, such as starters.
'61 Draggin Wagon":2bksa3cr said:
How much does the Blue or Sterling cost? Could I send this to you, Mike, & have it coated?
I can get Blue Ceramic for $120, and Sterling for $100, due to the volume of coating I have done by Jet-Hot. Yes, you can ship parts to me and have them coated. Headers, exhaust manifolds, intakes, valve covers, pistons, valves, valve springs, bearings, oil pans, pulley's, gears, etc. Jet Hot and HPC are both owned by the same company now, so I can get appearance, thermal, anti-scuff, and oil shed as well as ceramic coatings. You'll be seeing more on my website in the near future. Example, if you purchase cast pistons from us, you'll have the option of having a thermal coating (top) and anti-scuff (skirts) applied before they ship.