How to recognize coated headers

[LivingEZ]

Hey all, I am not sure if this has been asked, I have looked through the archives and can't seem to find any info. How do you recognize coated headers vs uncoated after they have been ran on a vehicle.

Side note I called kooks today, and there are no differences between 07-14 gt500 headers. What constitutes the part # difference is the o2-A/F sensor extensions that's it.

Just bought these

 

[me32]

Non coated headers will show color distortion after running them. Most Ceramic coated headers will have a thick Grey color.

The extension would likely be different from 07-10 the. From 11/12 and 13/14 true wide band.

 

[1 Alibi 2]

This is what non-coated S/S looks like after numerous heat cycles..
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[LivingEZ]

So the headers in the pic look to be a non coated stainless? If not coated I was considering getting them coated.

 

[1Kona_Venom]

So the headers in the pic look to be a non coated stainless? If not coated I was considering getting them coated.

save your money
you already messed up by not going American Racing headers
Don't compound the issue


I am 100% clowning!!
You will like the Kooks

 

[Vinnie_B]

@LivingEZ

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[Bullitt1448]

These are my Kooks and X pipe that that been Ceramic coated

 

[LivingEZ]

These are my Kooks and X pipe that that been Ceramic coated

Those look great!

@LivingEZ

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Thanks I have sourced it out locally (powdertech). I try to keep my money local when I can though my options are more limited( silver, black and cast iron grey) I'll probably go with....

 

[Bullitt1448]

Thanks, I think they look pretty good under the car

 

[LivingEZ]

Thanks, I think they look pretty good under the car

Yeah they do!!! Did jet-hot coat them?

 

[Bullitt1448]

Yeah they do!!! Did jet-hot coat them?

No, I have a local guy that does all my powder coating.

 

[LivingEZ]

What is the name of the shop? Are those polished ceramic

 

[Bullitt1448]

What is the name of the shop? Are those polished ceramic

Yes, polished Ceramic, I am on the other coast from you. They are not as pretty initially as polished stainless or chrome but these won’t discolour

 

[Roots-type]

Unless they are getting the coating inside the primaries, you should be able to notice a difference just looking inside vs outside, no?

 

[LivingEZ]

Unless they are getting the coating inside the primaries, you should be able to notice a difference just looking inside vs outside, no?

Not sure, from what I have learned any discoloring is an indication that they are not coated, I have also found out that most places coat both the inside and outside, unless they have been ran on a vehicle then they recommend just doing the outside.as they can't guarantee the inside was clean enough for adhesion.

 

[Bullitt1448]

Not sure, from what I have learned any discoloring is an indication that they are not coated, I have also found out that most places coat both the inside and outside, unless they have been ran on a vehicle then they recommend just doing the outside.as they can't guarantee the inside was clean enough for adhesion.

Mine are coated inside and out, just not polished on the inside obviously