I was looking at possibly purchasing a set of JBA headers for my 4.6L V8. I was wondering what the benefits of the ceramic coating were and what will happen if I don't get it? Is it just a matter of appearance or does it change the performance or life of the headers? Please let me know what you think. Thanks.

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1997 Ford F-150 XLT 4x4 Supercab short bed
Options: Off Road package, Towing package, 4.6L V8, Captain's chairs, LS rear axle, green with two tone tan
Modifications: Westin Brushguard with custom brackets
Pioneer Premier cassette receiver with 6-disc CD changer
15x10 American Eagle Alloy 1189's
33x12.50x15 General Grabber Mud-Terrain
3" Performance Accesories Body Lift
Westin Nerf Bars(black)
Bosch Platinum +4
Ravin Z-33 SI/DO 3" Inlet/ 2.5" Outlet 3" Chrome Tips
Future mods: Superchip
Spray-in-bedliner(Line-X)
KC Daylighters(a bunch)
Warn Winch with hidden mount
RCD 5" Suspension Lift
RCD Skid Plate
RCD Traction Bars
4.56 Gears
Dual Rancho 9000 shocks all the way around
37" or 38" Mud tires
16.5x9.75 Eagle Alloy 143's
Next Generation K&N II FIPK Kit
Custom hood with air intake
Seat covers(water proof)

 

The ceramic coating puts more heat out the pipe and less under the hood. The Stainless Steel header can turn brown, the silver ceramic is rated at 1300 degrees, the black ceramic is rated at 2000 degrees (great for towing and supercharging).

[This message has been edited by max mitchell (edited 06-15-2001).]