Thread: Header heat wrap
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10-19-2009 09:38 PM #1
Header heat wrap
who has had any experience wrapping exhaust headers, i want to do my t bucket drag pipes in a black header wrap on each seperate pipe but want it to look really seamless and clean any ideas i saw somewhere to wet the material and then wrap it and let it dry and it will shrink tight.any suggestions or ideas,I dont think it will make it any faster but i think it will look cool
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10-20-2009 04:48 AM #2
I have no experience with wrap but have heard where it promotes rusting of the headers. Something about header manufacturers voiding their warranty if you do it because of that problem. Just what I've heard and don't know if that would be a problem for you or not.
Don
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10-20-2009 05:07 AM #3
".....I have no experience with wrap but have heard where it promotes rusting of the headers......"
Don is correct on the rusting issue (I know first hand). Not saying not to do it just wanted to let you know.
You might get ahold of the MFG and see what they say.I've NEVER seen a car come from the factory that couldn't be improved.....
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10-20-2009 07:46 AM #4
I've used it for years and no problems. If you're getting your headers wet and leaving them that way yes, it will lead to rust problems. If you wash your engine start it up after and let them dry out. Header rust anyway wrapped or not.
But it will reduce under hood temperature significantly.Livin' on Route 66
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10-20-2009 08:35 AM #5
[QUOTE=dmw56;366866] Header rust anyway wrapped or not.
Not if they are ceramic coated like Jet Hot or similar.
Don
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10-20-2009 08:59 AM #6
Soak the wrap tape in warm water, then wrap the tubes real tight, use the ss zip ties at start and stop points, let them dry, install and run them.
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10-20-2009 10:44 AM #7
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10-20-2009 01:19 PM #8
It's not that bad. Sanderson is recoating mine that they did 20 years ago, only charging me $ 150.00. I'm kinda disappointed that they started looking not new after only 20 years !
Don
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10-20-2009 05:29 PM #9
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10-21-2009 07:24 AM #10
i dont think i have to worry about the pipes rusting as they are only on the car for racedays and hopefully its not raining ordered a 100 ft of the stuff in black and will put it on sometime over winter .
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10-21-2009 07:38 AM #11
the warp playes hell on thin wall mild steel over heats it cracks or blows it outIrish Diplomacy ..the ability to tell someone to go to Hell ,,So that they will look forward to to the trip
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10-21-2009 10:17 AM #12
How much did Santa have to pay for his sleigh? Nothing! It's on the house! .
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