Maybe he was referring to the ceramic-wrap tape that used to be widely available
for the purpose. That stuff would soak up oil, etc. and then when the oil caught
fire, you couldn't put it out. Plus it had such good insulation properties that
(a) the fibers that touched the header tubes would fuse with the headers, and
(b) the (mild steel) headers couldn't stand the heat and would quickly crack.
The powdercoat-applied ceramic seems to be a MUCH better solution, from all
angles.
Theo
Tony McNulty wrote:
> I had a recent conversation with a hotrodder friend regarding ceramic
> coatings on exhaust system parts (esp. headers). He wasn't too specific,
> but pretty unhappy with the result(s) he'd had -- is there something here
> that I (we) should be looking out for?
>
> I always thought that "burned blue" stainless steel look was most cool, but
> then, I don't own a Doozie.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony Mc (elviejon)
> B382001321.......original
>
> BTW: Does anyone on list have any knowledge of a "hemi-like" or
> "hemi-looking" small V8 engine -- one with the plugs (or wires) coming
> through the valve covers (a la Dodge)? Closest thing I've seen is the
> Cosworth mill.
>
> Thanks ...... T
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <DragRacinTiger@aol.com>
> To: <tigers@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 26, 2002 4:46 PM
> Subject: Re: Header ? (nothing TAC, really!!!)
>
> Yep. they could use a good cleaning and maybe a ceramic coating but they are
> in good shape. they will at least show the correct pattern.
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