Header Options...

[THE "10" SILVERADO]

First off just want to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...

My question.......do I need ceramic headers?

I want to get headers to replace my set of manifolds and I have heard that I should probably get ceramics (my dad told me) and I think that would be great but they are really pricey (well all I have seen is $300+) is there any ceramics less than that? I know you get what you pay for but still....I'd rather pay lower....or can I get regular stainless steel ones and paint them with black engine paint for the heat? or will that even help?

Thanks In Advance...