Ceramic Coating for Header

[collins_dan]

As a way to reduce engine compartment temperature, I contacted JetHot to request a price quote for coating my header. I thought others might find it interesting as well, so here it is.

We really appreciate your interest in JET-HOT. This e-mail has your PRICE ESTIMATE and some technical information you need to have.

JET-HOT is the number one supplier of ceramic coated headers in the world. We invented this coating and have 25 years of experience in the science of engine exhaust technologies. If you included your address in the request we will send you a brochure with your price quote and information that should help you make your decision. You should have this within a few days. This packet contains several independent technical articles, a JET-HOT tri-fold brochure, and a DVD video.

We would charge you $120.00 to coat your Header in the sterling silver (1300F) finish inside and outside

Return shipping with insurance, packaging material, box (if needed) will be about $39.00

Sterling (Silver Finish/1,300F): is listed above
Extreme Sterling (1700F): Add $50 to Sterling price
Sparkle (1300F): Add $50 to Sterling price
Corvette (dark) Gray (1600F): Add $60 to Sterling price
Cast Iron Gray* (1600F): Add $100 to Sterling price
Light Gray* (1600F): Add $100 to Sterling price
Black (1600F): Add $60 to Sterling price
Forest Green* (1600F): Add $100 to Sterling price
Red* (1600F): Add $100 to Sterling price
Ford Blue* (1600F): Add $100 to Sterling price
Light Blue* (1600F): Add $100 to Sterling price
JH2000 Gray: Add $100 to Sterling price
JH2000 Black: Add $100 to Sterling price
JH2000 Blue: Add $100 to Sterling price
Gear & Cam Clad: Special Pricing
Piston Clad: Special Pricing
* = Special order color only available in our North Carolina plant

$50 STRIP FEE APPLIES TO: Chrome, Nickel, and Ceramic

TURN TIME: We will need your parts for 5 ? 7 business days if you are getting a polished finish (Sterling or Extreme sterling). If you are adding a top coat color on your parts the turn time is 8 ? 10 business days. If your parts require a strip you need to add an additional 3 days to the turn time. If you are getting any JH2000 or engine internals coated we will need your parts for 10 ? 12 business days.

Note: Turn times are approximate, but held to strictly in all plants.

TECHNICAL BENEFITS: Technical benefits of our coatings vary depending on which coating you choose. Some of the thing you can count on getting are the following:

STERLING (Silver finish 1300F): Reduced under hood temperatures by 50 degrees, keeps exhaust pipes about 300F cooler, 1 ? 3% HP gain with a properly tuned motor. Discolors at 1100F.

EXTREME STERLING (1700F): Has all the benefits of sterling plus the following. Handles 200F higher temperatures than sterling, provides 100F ? 200F more insulation than the sterling. Discolors at 1300F.

Both the Sterling and the Extreme Sterling offer the following: A great look, no discoloration within called out temperature ranges, reduced under hood temperatures, reduced skin temperatures on exhaust pipes, thermal barrier protection, extended part life (up to 10 times), horsepower gains of 1 ? 3% with a properly tuned motor, corrosion protection, resists stains, and a cleanable finish.

COLORS: Have all of the technical benefits of the sterling, but they are not as cleanable.

JH2000: This coating doesn?t offer the insulation that the sterling or the extreme sterling offers, but it can handle high temperatures for turbo applications, supercharged applications, etc. It handles up to 2400F it comes in a rough sandpaper finish (150 grit) and is only available in black, gray, or blue.

All parts receive a 3 year limited guarantee that covers chipping, peeling, cracking, and rusting. IF you take care of the pieces properly the coverage is 100% of the cost recoating. After the 3 years is up we will recoat at 20% off current retail. You will be responsible for shipping both ways no exceptions.

Please ship your parts to one of our regional locations in the USA:

JET-HOT
7237 Pace Dr.
Whitsett, NC 27377
(Corporate headquarters)

JET-HOT
1840 West Drake Drive #102
Tempe, AZ 85283

JET-HOT
400 N. Glade Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
(This is the only facility that does JH2000)

JET-HOT
2530 Milford Square Pike
Quakertown, PA 18951

We don?t just coat headers. We also coat intake/exhaust manifolds, mufflers, exhaust piping, valve covers, oil pans, motorcycle exhausts, turbos, pistons, bearings, valves, valve springs, suspension parts, and a whole lot more!

Our number is (800) 432-3379 ext. 2024

[frearther]

I'd be interested in hearing reviews from any who have used the Jet Hot process.

[crannyr]

I have used the Jet Hot in both my 200HP race Elan and two 150 HP Plus 2s. Never had a failure of the finish, never a cracked pipe over at least 3 years. Finish does tarnish to a dull grey after a time. Never measured the difference in under hood temp but it is noticable cooler. Would not hesitate to use agian.

[archigator]

I did my stock headers in Jet-Hot about 10 years ago. Great aesthetic improvement over the rusty look. I'd definitely do it again.

Gary
'71 Sprint FHC
Miami, FL

[msd1107]

I have read about Jet-Hot before. As usual, with technical improvements, there are a host of technologies and vendors. A small sampling follows:

http://www.techlinecoatings.com/Exhaust.htm
http://www.performancecoatings.com/headercoatings.html
http://www.hpcoatings.com/industries/auto.aspx
http://www.amr-coatings.com/
http://www.zircotec.com/
http://www.electrotechcoatings.com/cera ... ating.html
http://www.ttiexhaust.com/CoatingOptions/CoatingPL.htm
http://www.grandstanddesigns.com/websit ... eramic.php
http://www.finishlinecoatings.com/faq.htm

Have fun deciding amongst the choices!

Thermal barrier coatings can be applied to the intake port, combustion chamber, piston head, valves, exhaust port, as well as the exhaust manifold.

Thermal barriers keep heat from entering or leaving, which lessens the cooling load on the engine cooling system. In addition, the retained energy in the exhaust stream is reflected in a greater exhaust temperature, which decreases the Mach value of the exhaust gas, leading to a small improvement in gas flow. In addition, the higher temperature in the exhaust gas represents more energy, which an efficient exhaust system can convert to more effective scavenging. Note that not all people agree on the benefits of thermal barrier coatings at some of these positions. And the total benefits, if any, are not substantial enough to warrant the cost for most street driven cars.

Coating the exhaust manifold, however, is a cost effective modification in the reduction of underhood temperatures.

David
1968 36/7988

[richgilb]

We don?t just coat headers. We also coat intake/exhaust manifolds, mufflers, exhaust piping, valve covers, oil pans, motorcycle exhausts, turbos, pistons, bearings, valves, valve springs, suspension parts, and a whole lot more!

I am right or wrong to think that a car has either a header or a manifold and that they are actually similar things?

Rich

[elancoupe]

My headers were done by Jet Hot about 16 years ago. They still look pretty good, just now starting to see some evidence of rust creeping from under the coating in a few places.

[elansprint]

That seems a reasonable price as ever we are screwed for everything in the UK about ?300 here
Ian

[Jason1]

I am right or wrong to think that a car has either a header or a manifold and that they are actually similar things?

Rich

Hi Rich

I think a header is what we call a branch manifold?

Jason