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Header temps??

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  • Start date Start date Mar 20, 2006

SMOKEDYA

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So does anyone have any idea what temp. L/T's on a 5.0 would run? I have this paint at work but it's only good up to 850*, do headers get hotter then this? peace



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Headers can get real hot. They actually make exhaust manifold paint in a can. If I recall, most are good to around 1500*.
 
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