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Old 09-28-2005, 05:01 PM
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Are there any other advantage to running them other than keeping underhood temps down and them looking better. Thanks

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Old 09-28-2005, 06:47 PM
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Yes. They'll keep the steel from corroding or stainless from changing colors.
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Old 09-28-2005, 07:12 PM
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Any extra power gains, i have heard claims but never seen any proof.
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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.
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...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.
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Old 09-28-2005, 07:24 PM
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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.

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