Wrapping Headers
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Wrapping Headers
One Lucky Guy
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What are the thoughts on wrapping your headers with a heat reduction tape?
I here some say to do it to protect other engine accessories from heat like starters etc, and to also keep the temperature under the hood lower to reduce your air intake temp. Others say not to do this because you want the heat to dissipate from the engine as much as possible and wrapping will hinder that.
It would seem to me that it would be more important to keep the engine from getting to hot, and if the starter or something is to close, try to make some type of heat shield. As far as the air intake, one can also work with some modifications to accomplish that.
Any thoughts, experience, or expertise appreciated. I'm installing Borla Headers, Gibson Catback, Diablo Chip, and modifying my K&N filtered stock intake next week.
Thanks,
LIKENIT
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Wrapping Headers
Wrapping headers is a BAD idea. They collect and hold moisture which leads to rust and corrosion, etc... They are BAD BAD BAD.
If you want to protect your headers and keep under the hood temps down, then have your header ceramic coated. This is truly the best solution.
Have Fun,
Randy R...
If you want to protect your headers and keep under the hood temps down, then have your header ceramic coated. This is truly the best solution.
Have Fun,
Randy R...
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Wrapping Headers
Hi All,I just thought I would throw in my 2 cents worth. I think it has alot to do with the conditions of how long are you going to keep the truck, where you live(weather conditions), and what type of headers you by. I have rapped all my racing application headers just to reduce heat (in the engine compartment as well as the drivers compartment)had very good luck and thought I would try it on my street cars also had very good luck, lasted for about 3 years with no problems before I sold the vehicle. I also noted about a 30 deg. underhood diff. on the street cars. I also live in sunny california so I dont have to worry about alot of snow, salt and sand. And there is a major diff. in the cost of normal headers as compared to ceramic coated.
Gene
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