Is anybody running a header wrap?
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Is anybody running a header wrap?
I have a Toda header and I think my under the hood temperatures are very high. I do not drive the car in the rain (it's on shaved R-compounds 100% of the time).
The only disadvantage I have read thus far about the wrap is when it gets wet.
- Any other red flags?
- Anybody run one for an extended period of time?
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The only disadvantage I have read thus far about the wrap is when it gets wet.
- Any other red flags?
- Anybody run one for an extended period of time?
alejandro
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doesnt it matter if the wrap gets wet, the high temps of the exhaust will dry it out in no time. i got stuck in the rain right after i did it (its a garage queen, doesnt see rain.) and the only dry part was the exhaust. i am wrapped header to can (for 2000+ miles, noticed a sound difference, little louder. i wasn't sure if i liked the tone because it changes a little too, but it grew on me,
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Originally Posted by NVMY4N,Oct 10 2007, 02:01 PM
From what I have read there is mixed emotions.
Here is an older post that may give you a little more insight.....may not.
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Here is an older post that may give you a little more insight.....may not.
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slalom's post sounds like it makes sense.... what to do, what to do
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Originally Posted by alejo,Oct 10 2007, 04:33 PM
thanks!!!
slalom's post sounds like it makes sense.... what to do, what to do
slalom's post sounds like it makes sense.... what to do, what to do
I'm a Metallurgist, and I've spent years working on the application of stainless steels in automotive exhaust systems. IMO, you shouldn't wrap your header. If you really want to reduce under hood temps, consider vents.
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Originally Posted by slalom44,Oct 10 2007, 03:19 PM
Thanks for posting that old thread, NVMY4N. I was ready to re-write what I said back then.
I'm a Metallurgist, and I've spent years working on the application of stainless steels in automotive exhaust systems. IMO, you shouldn't wrap your header. If you really want to reduce under hood temps, consider vents.
I'm a Metallurgist, and I've spent years working on the application of stainless steels in automotive exhaust systems. IMO, you shouldn't wrap your header. If you really want to reduce under hood temps, consider vents.
I assume spraying it would have the same unwanted effect as the wrap?
Are other cars running a wrap because they have better steel than Japanese cars or are they risking quick deterioration?