Downpipe heat wrap
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Downpipe heat wrap
I saw an ad in the latest Diesel Power Mag for a Dur-a-turd downpipe that had the fiberglass heat wrap on it. I just ordered my MBRP 4" exhaust with 4" downpipe. I was wondering if there are any advantages or disadvantages to the wrap, and should I put it on my new downpipe? I haven't recieved it yet, thats why I am asking. Is there a drop in EGT's? Has anyone else done this and noticed anything? Thanks.
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From: Douglas County, GA
From what I've heard, it is a very tight fit to get a new downpipe in without anything else around the outside of it. So I would think you may have problems trying to get a wrapped downpipe back on there with the added diameter of the wrap. Even if you get it on, the rubbing and vibration against the firewall would probably damage the wrap.
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My mbrp offroad turbo back is 4" but came with a 3.5" downpipe. No fitment problems with the downpipe and I don't think wrapping it would cause clearance issues, but then again I've heard of people with clearance problems without wrap.
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From: Las Vega$
i am going to wrap my up-pipes and manifolds, but i dont think i will be wrapping the downpipe. i was considering that "foil" type material to wrap the turbine side with.
i am also going to wrapping my charge pipes from the I/C to the intake elbow with header wrap also to keep engine heat from soaking in
i am also going to wrapping my charge pipes from the I/C to the intake elbow with header wrap also to keep engine heat from soaking in
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