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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2013 6:53:52 GMT -5
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Post by 68X on Apr 5, 2013 11:42:05 GMT -5
The collector with the flare gives it a meaner tone.
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Post by 5150x on Apr 13, 2013 12:44:06 GMT -5
Anyone know how hot headers usually get? Just an average temp range. Was gonna paint my headers w high temp paint but wanna make sure the rating is high enough.
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Post by PACMAN #58 on Apr 13, 2013 14:19:17 GMT -5
They get hot! Sounds like a stupid answer but no matter what paint I have used regardless of the temp rating it has peeled off. I would do it again though because I think black headers look better than rusted ones. Id say either go ceramic or get an affordable paint that you will plan on redoing in a run or two. Just my opinion.
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Post by 5150x on Apr 13, 2013 16:28:26 GMT -5
Thanks pacman, that's what I was afraid of. Kinda figured
Thats gonna happen. Think their temp just gets way to hot.
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Post by Leadfoot on Apr 13, 2013 20:24:16 GMT -5
I don't know what the temp was, but I have seen guys who are stuck (or with a really heavy right foot) having the headers bright cherry red.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2013 20:25:56 GMT -5
Get the heat paint. Spray 2-3 coats. Apply the finish color. And then go about derbying. Worked on a set of SBM ones here.
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Post by fordpower111 on Apr 13, 2013 20:30:10 GMT -5
Run E-85 or alcohol then the paint should stay on there is a big difference between it and gas or race fuel.
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Post by goines2 on Apr 13, 2013 20:39:36 GMT -5
I have seen a paint that will stay on headers, EVER. Throw them on and roll with it!
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Post by 99x on Apr 14, 2013 7:41:11 GMT -5
I'm personally more partial to running them stock with no paint, or spend the money and have them ceramic coated or chromed. Only once have I ran header wrap and wasn't pleased with it. To each is their own but just my two cents on paint is a waste of money since you have to coat and re coat several times only to run it a few more times and start the process over again.
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Post by carcrusher111 on Apr 14, 2013 9:00:02 GMT -5
If you want the paint to stick they need scuffed really well with a red or gray scuff pad before painting and then wiped down with cleaner before painted. But if there like Dec headers and have a coating on them take a scuff pad and paint thinner soak scuff pad and scuff it really well keep pad soaked. Paint should last for a long time.
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Post by BuzzKillRubber on Apr 14, 2013 9:27:12 GMT -5
Header wrap....
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Post by lincoln on Apr 14, 2013 13:11:00 GMT -5
I had luck running them for a while then painting them while hot, with the high temp paint.
Im sure scuffing them up pretty good would go a long way as well.
Painting them while hot baked it on pretty good.
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Post by newstyle on Apr 18, 2013 8:18:45 GMT -5
1 3/4 header ? Pros and cons of using that big ?
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Post by Hillbilly Speed Shop on Apr 19, 2013 0:32:50 GMT -5
Headers are much like cams, carbs, and intakes. Bigger is not necessarily better. Our 1.5" mandrel bent headers are adequate for better than 90% of derby applications. There is no need for 1 3/4" headers. Larger tubes can result in reduced exhaust gas velocity.
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