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Old Aug 30, 2001 | 12:59 PM
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Default ceramic VS stainless steel headers

what's the main difference apart from the obvious... is one really a better performer than the other???

the reason for the inquiry is that I've ordered ceramic ones but someone informed my that due to our nasty canadian winters, the downpipe is said to corrode easily due to salty roads...

any info is appreciated...
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Old Aug 30, 2001 | 01:09 PM
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well stainless is a bit lighter and more resistant to corrosion than the ceramic coated mild steel
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Old Aug 30, 2001 | 01:23 PM
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Default Re: ceramic VS stainless steel headers (SOHCkordVTEC)

so would you suggest the SS over the CC ones then?

does it affect performance?
ceramic obviously is more heat resistant...
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Old Aug 30, 2001 | 02:31 PM
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yeah, but ive had dc's before and i wouldnt go back to them, really depends on what you are looking for, show or performance, if it is performance i would have a set custom made long tube 4-1 style with a real merge collector
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Old Aug 30, 2001 | 06:26 PM
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I have owned 2 DC SS header's and I love them. All of my friends with Ceramic DC's have had problems with cracking.
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