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Old Oct 11, 2020 | 07:53 AM
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I am asking for opinions in regard to using Header wrap on the mufflers inside the Hooker side pipes. I have already ceramic coated the headers and outer covers, that reduced the temperatures on the outer covers, I am thinking by wrapping the mufflers themselves I will reduce the temperatures further, possibly enough that you wouldn't get burned if you accidently touched the outer cover when getting in or out of the vette.

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If you can get the covers on after there wrapped do it
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The mufflers have ends that fit tight in the covers, they they taper down considerable to a small diameter. I would only cover the taper and the smaller diameter.

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Originally Posted by 66 Vette
The mufflers have ends that fit tight in the covers, they they taper down considerable to a small diameter. I would only cover the taper and the smaller diameter.
when you say covers, do you actually mean the side pipes that the muffler slides into?
Personally I can't imagine a significant temperature difference since the flared ends of the muffler will still be in contact with the interior of the side pipe and they will eventually reach the same temperature.
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Go for it. I think I'll try it also. https://www.heatshieldproducts.com/heatshield-armor
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