Just incase anyone else is interested; I contacted Strup directly re. the grade of stainless used and their ceramic coating options... this is what they had to say:
Hello Jay,
Thanks for your interest in Strup Products.
All of our Strup Ceramic Coated Headers are 100% T-304 Stainless Steel. They are of the same quality as our polished Stainless Steel Headers.
You are correct; all other headers out there are just mild carbon steel with a ceramic coat on them. If you want ceramic coated, our header is the only way to go.
You cannot go wrong with buying a Strup Header. Great performance and quality.
Regards,
Charlie
Strup Performance Upgrades
4471 East Santa Ana Street, Unit # F
Ontario, CA 91761-8110
+1 (951) 609-4995 Tel.
+1 (909) 390-5693 Fax..
http://www.strup.usI think i'm about to take the plunge and go for the ceramic coated Strup over DC's offering.... unless anyone can talk me out of it?
*Edit*
... Too late, its been ordered and will ship from the US on Friday... yipeee! - i can't wait!