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kilrcam
09-28-2005, 07:01 PM
Are there any other advantage to running them other than keeping underhood temps down and them looking better. Thanks

Brad

Mecom Racer
09-28-2005, 08:47 PM
Yes. They'll keep the steel from corroding or stainless from changing colors.

kilrcam
09-28-2005, 09:12 PM
Any extra power gains, i have heard claims but never seen any proof.

XcYZ
09-28-2005, 09:17 PM
They all claim power gains by keeping the exhaust gas hotter, although I've never seen a dyno test to prove it. I'd do it for the maintenance, the looks, and the added longevity. The claimed hp increase is icing on the cake.

rockdogz
09-28-2005, 09:19 PM
...they're pretty?

If you get them coated, don't make the mistake I did and have to have them re-coated.

Break them in... run the motor for 5-10 minutes (while driving or with big fans pointed at it), then let cool down. Repeat 2-3 times. Apparently, this will cure the coating.

kilrcam
09-28-2005, 09:24 PM
ok thanks just thought i would ask and see, trying to set the build of my chevelle up before i get to far into it.

Brad