FT-86 SpeedFactory Catted UEL Header

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by luuser75

Just wondering why so many members are getting their headers coated? Is there a huge benefit in doing so? This will be my first aftermarket header so any information will help

I'm doing it mostly to reduce temps in the engine compartment. The stock headers have quite a bit of heat shielding on them, so I'm just trying to keep it similar. I plan on taking temps in there with a temp gun with the stock header in place before getting my headers coated.

[CamryDS]

170 is a nice price just to get it coated. I will definitely do this once I get my headers. cannot wait!

[tahdizzle]

I am going to coat my headers (once they get here) for the same reason as Big.

I want to keep the engine bay temps as close to the temperatures w/ the stock manifold as possible.

Hopefully it will prolonge the life of all the sensitive stuff in the engine bay.

[luuser75]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

I'm doing it mostly to reduce temps in the engine compartment. The stock headers have quite a bit of heat shielding on them, so I'm just trying to keep it similar. I plan on taking temps in there with a temp gun with the stock header in place before getting my headers coated.

let us know please!

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by 355rockit

I got my coated headers back. Hoping to install next weekend.

So what are your plans for the cat? I was thinking of using something like this and making my own with some SS stand-offs and securing with SS bands.

[HatchetBurial]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

So what are your plans for the cat? I was thinking of using something like this and making my own with some SS stand-offs and securing with SS bands.

The reason why coaters leave the cat uncoated is because any sort of coating or heat wrap over a cat would have a detrimental effect on its lifespan. Therefore, I doubt that he'll be wrapping his.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by HatchetBurial

The reason why coaters leave the cat uncoated is because any sort of coating or heat wrap over a cat would have a detrimental effect on its lifespan. Therefore, I doubt that he'll be wrapping his.

Right, that's why I wasn't planning on wrapping the cat, but just covering it, with about 1" air gap between the cat and the heat shield, hence the stand-offs.

[HatchetBurial]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

Right, that's why I wasn't planning on wrapping the cat, but just covering it, with about 1" air gap between the cat and the heat shield, hence the stand-offs.

Oh, I see. Well, it's definitely an interesting concept. Curious to see how that holds up in the long run.

[BigFatFlip]

Originally Posted by HatchetBurial

Oh, I see. Well, it's definitely an interesting concept. Curious to see how that holds up in the long run.

You and me both My rigs are usually hit or miss, here's hoping I don't set my car on fire.

[Jrdad]

And the wait begins...order #5532


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I'd like to thank Yo and everyone else FT-86SpeedFactory for answering my questions and being quick on the replies. Thank you.

[FT-86 SpeedFactory]

We shipped out 5 this week BTW guys so things are moving along.

[355rockit]

Originally Posted by BigFatFlip

So what are your plans for the cat? I was thinking of using something like this and making my own with some SS stand-offs and securing with SS bands.

I use that heat shield material on My Ferrari F355 . It is placed below the headers and directly above the CV Joint boot on the car. I went through 3 CV joint boots in 2 year until I placed the extra shielding in place. Stood up well for the past year or so. Note the F355 headers are also ceramic coated.

[Tenchi]

Originally Posted by 355rockit

I use that heat shield material on My Ferrari F355 . It is placed below the headers and directly above the CV Joint boot on the car. I went through 3 CV joint boots in 2 year until I placed the extra shielding in place. Stood up well for the past year or so. Note the F355 headers are also ceramic coated.

Nice car. What's the retail on one of those?


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[Tenchi]

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