Headers?

[CHASZ51]

Should i go with coated or uncoated? I don't mind paying more if it helps to go with coated.

 

[Rich Z]

These might help somewhat:

 

[CHASZ51]

I don't see anything.

 

[CHASZ51]

I am going with coated headers.

 

[Rich Z]

I am going with coated headers.

I believe that that is an excellent choice.

 

[mrr23]

coated headers will keep underhood temps down. i read an article where they tested uncoated versus coated. uncoated were 415*F, coated were 210*F. that's the biggest benefit. plus they will not discolor. stainless, if they get extremely hot, will turn blueish.

 

[mrr23]

here's an article about it

http://www.hotrod.com/articles/headers-dyno-test/

Once again, the difference was huge, with the coated header showing 288 degrees, while the uncoated header recorded 850 degrees.

 

[CHASZ51]

It's like 350 extra for coated so that is no biggie. Not sure how far i will go with mods. A extra 40 to 60hp may do it for me. The runflats don't grip as it is. So that is another pricey thing to take care of. Gotta pay to play.

 

[Rich Z]

Yeah man. You can go as fast as you are willing to pay for. Heck, a stock Corvette can get you in enough trouble with the law as it is.

 

[navy2kcoupe]

Yeah man. You can go as fast as you are willing to pay for. Heck, a stock Corvette can get you in enough trouble with the law as it is.

Never mind the law! Spend too much $$$$ on go fast goodies and you'll be in trouble with the wife ......... which in most cases is WORSE than the law! LOL
Andy :wavey:

 

[CHASZ51]

No wife here.

 

[navy2kcoupe]

No wife here.

+1 for your place!:thumbsup:
Sounds like coated headers are in your near future!
Andy :wavey:

 

[CHASZ51]

Apirl 15th will be the day it goes to Antivenom.

 

[Rich Z]

Sounds like Greg is keeping pretty busy.

 

[CHASZ51]

I got him on the phone and he did say he stays busy. Maybe gears will be next. Maybe 3:15's.

 

[CHASZ51]

Greg will also do new wires and plus while doing the headers. I am keeping the stock exhaust for now. Maybe add NPP later on.

 

[mrr23]

I got him on the phone and he did say he stays busy. Maybe gears will be next. Maybe 3:15's.

3.42 will be best. i went from 2.73 to 3.15 and now 3.42.

 

[CHASZ51]

3.42 will be best. i went from 2.73 to 3.15 and now 3.42.

I have the 2:56 gears.

 

[Rich Z]

3.42 is what comes standard in the z06s, and I'm happy with the way they pull. When you start getting into stiffer gearing, gas mileage will suffer, and you will find that the engine might wind up quicker than you like when you just want to cruise down the highway.

I guess it depends on where you believe you are headed with the car.

 

[85vette]

The first generation V's came with 3:73 gears due to the fact the car is 700 pounds heavier than the Z06 of the same year and there was no automatic transmission offered. Feels perfect to me, especially when I was running the 14 pound flywheel.