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Ceramic vs Chrome Headers

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What is the difference between ceramic and chrome headers? Im am looking into buying a set of long tubes but I dont know which is better. I hear ceramic cracks easier. I also heard that stainless steel is the best way to go, but i cant really seem to find many stainless steel headers. Thanks.
 

myponyrocks

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ceramic keeps under hood temps down, they won't rust, they won't be as shiny as chrome, but ceramic doesn't peel off a few years down the road.

More or less they are the better investment.
 
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myponyrocks said:
ceramic keeps under hood temps down, they won't rust, they won't be as shiny as chrome, but ceramic doesn't peel off a few years down the road.

More or less they are the better investment.
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All true! And given what a pain it is to replace headers on a 4.6 car I would definitely get the ceramic coating for longevity. Even with a lift these header installs are an ordeal.
 
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