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Old 12-15-2006, 09:31 PM
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Just bought some LG's, and want to get some heat wrap.
Any suggestions or tips before I buy a wrap, I think im just gonna buy some stuff from summit.
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Get the wrap wet. Soak it in some water before you wrap it. Secure tight with many clamps, or saftey wire.

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Get the wrap wet. Soak it in some water before you wrap it. Secure tight with many clamps, or saftey wire.

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Thanks Randy, any particular brand.
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I got the DEI kit via Summit. Good stuff. 2 rolls of 2"x50ft. 1 can of spray sealer/paint stuff. I did my exhaust from the cats back to the mufflers. But it is header wrap. Cuts down on the heat under my car and around the drivetrain in the rear. Never had the infamous trans overtemp warning on track.

Like Randy said get the stuff wet and pull it tight. When dry it is dusty and you don't want to be breathing it.
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Thanks Guys
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They are all about the same brand vs brand.

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