pacesetter headers coated or uncoated?????

[Brandon H]

i was looking at LMPerformance and they have headers for the 3.8 that are uncaoted for $199. what is the beniftt to coated headers? also has anyone used these headers? are they good or do they not give as good as performance as another brand? wich is the best performing header for the 3.8? thanks for any help.

[Denis]

From the Pacesetter web site...

PaceSetter Headers are available with standard black painted finish or Armor*Coat, a polished, 2000 Degree F, metallic-ceramic coating. Each header undergoes an extensive preparation phase followed by two applications of the coating and a high-temp curing process. The Armor*Coat won't discolor like paint, chrome or dull finish coating, reduces underhood temperatures, resists rust and corrosion and is easy to keep clean.

[Brandon H]

yeah I read that but does anyone used non coated ones? will they get too hot and burn through wires and stuff around them? thanks.

[Tellez]

I have them uncoated and they have been on the car for almost three months and they haven't melted anything.

[Brandon H]

thanks. have you had any problems with them? i have heard that some headers arent that good. what kind of performance gains did you feel? thanks.

[elvis89fb]

hey coated headers are always best and they can add color to your under hood area also i wouldnt buy the headers i would have them custom made by someone who knows what tthere doing there is alot of tech... that goes into those headers ie: diameter sizing and length special bends ect. and they should be custom made and fitted to your car for best results see me at scfba.net

[camaro_speedemon]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Brandon H:
yeah I read that but does anyone used non coated ones? will they get too hot and burn through wires and stuff around them? thanks.<hr></blockquote>

I don't think they could be any hotter than the stock manifolds. I have a thermal gun and it showed them at about 600*F :eek:

[AZ3.8Camaro]

Don't be fooled by the ceramic coating though, it does stay cooler, and keeps your engine bay cooler, but even after just a few seconds of running, its STILL hot enough to melt skin. [img]graemlins/crybaby.gif[/img]

[Tyler]

coated headers also keep the hot gasses INSIDE the pipe, causeing better velocity... from what i read, it makes it suck the exhaust right out of the cylinder head...something like that.. heh