This exclusive proprietary black ceramic coating offers the nostalgic look of the past as well as the aggressive look of a modern high-tech build. It also offers a more refined texture and appearance than is possible from painted finishes. With a satin sheen it has a unique look of its own and in addition to providing a more menacing look it also provides all the corrosion resistance of traditional silver ceramic. The Darkside coating also provides improved thermal resistance as compared to traditional silver ceramic (1700° F vs. 1300° F) making it highly recommended for supercharged or nitrous applications as well as for reduced under-hood temperatures. ** Breaking in an engine with ceramic coated headers WILL result in damage to the coating and will VOID all warranties. Ceramic coated headers require several heat cycles to fully cure before they will withstand extreme heat. Hooker recommends using cast iron exhaust manifolds or old headers to break in new engines to avoid coating damage. The use of header wraps can cause the header tubes to crack or rust due to excessive heat and moisture build-up. Hooker does not recommend the use of header wraps as this will void the warranty.
Application | Race Car |
Coated Finish | Black Ceramic |
Collector Tube Size | 3.000 in. |
Engine Make/Size | Chevy 5.0L |
Material | 304 Stainless |
Port Shape | Same As Port/Can Be Matched |
Tube Diameter | 1.625 in. |
Tube Direction | Down Swept |
*Some manufacturer restrictions apply.
The Hooker philosophy is simple - make real, useable power by balancing the intake and exhaust pressure waves. This efficiently expelles all the burnt gases while drawing in the maximum fresh charge of fuel and air. The Hooker team will sometimes spend twice as much time developing a header to find better performance. Hooker Headers - Do It Right The 1st Time.
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