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430 Header Dilema

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  1. Ray Smith

    Ray Smith Formula Junior
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    I have MK I headers but I installed Capristo brackets. I sense that it's not if they crack, but when they crack. So I would like to preempt a failure by installing aftermarket headers. They range from Agency Power headers ($2,100 plus $400 for ceramic coating. Next up is the Fabspeed Headers at $4,791.90 with header blankets. The top of the heap is the Capristo headers at $6,900 with header blankets, which to me is a staggering amount.

    I believe that header blankets provide more shielding than a ceramic coating , and Capristo claims their blankets will fit Angency Power and Fabspeed headers.

    My goal is not weight reduction, or horsepower/torque increases (although I'll accept both), and certainly not increased noise. It is to eliminate a point of failure. Given these criteria, what are your thoughts on how I should proceed, given that cost is an important factor, but thermal protection is equally important.

    Any thoughts, suggestions would be much appreciated.

    Ray
     
  2. mike32

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    Ceramic coating - save your money
    If you have the Capristo brackets, i take it you have removed the ferrari ones.
    I have the Capristo manifolds and insulation which are as good as they get. You can always sell them on if you sell the car.
    If you change them, be sure to renew the fixing studs in the head.
     
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  3. Ray Smith

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    Thanks much. I was looking to go with the Agency Power Headers and the Capristo blankets. I installed their brackets and they were easy (relatively speaking) to install and adjust. The Ferrari OEM brackets weigh a ton. I did reinstall the crush box (the black thing at the back of the trans axle found only on US cars. Seems to provide an modicum of crash protection, lots of crush zone. My Ferrari dealer offered to install the headers without voiding the warranty and said they will pass CA emissions tests.
     
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  5. SCKOMS

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    I've been running AP headers with ceramic coating only for several years. No issues even driving on very hot summer days or for 1400 miles doing triple digits, stopping only for gas.

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  6. mike32

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    I dont have to use the extenders with the Capristo manifolds, you avoid the codes if you give it time heat up the sensors before you set off
     

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