Ceramic Coating Vs Heat Wrap Headers Sti

Header wrap is more expensive than high temp paint.

Ceramic coating vs heat wrap headers sti.

I see it done wrong far more than right unfortunately. In other words ceramic coated headers look and function the same on mile one as they do on mile 300 000. Even better this highly specialized insulation blocks intense engine heat that can rob your ride of horsepower and damage engine components. The insulating properties of header wrap will help the scavenging process even more because unlike ceramic the material used in header wraps don t retain heat on the surface.

Messenger side heater pipes header tank etc got to be removed to get room. But it is less expensive than ceramic coating. Ending the debate of high temp coatings vs exhaust heat wrap. Dei s titanium wrap is resistant to chemicals and will retain its original color for the life of the wrap which can be three to five years.

Worth doing but long term save the money and go straight to a coating. Heat wrap thoughts. Header wrapping involves wrapping an insulating cloth around the primary tubes and collector. You can t buy wrapped headers but it is easy to diy.

Should i coat or wrap my exhaust. Ceramic coatings and header wraps are a sure way to add horsepower and a performance attitude to your motor. On the other hand if you wrap inconel around a header it will perform worse than a decent ceramic coating since inconel is still a metal and does conduct a lot more heat at a higher rate than ceramic. It can also be done in your garage.

A ceramic header coating also provides protection against the corrosive materials in the exhaust.