Why "wrap" the headers ?
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Racer
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Why "wrap" the headers ?
Not sure if this is the right forum (Tech perfrormance or General)
Why wrap the headers ?
What are the "pros and cons" ?
I'm aware that the headers produce lots of heat....
Tell me more guys !
Phil
Why wrap the headers ?
What are the "pros and cons" ?
I'm aware that the headers produce lots of heat....
Tell me more guys !
Phil
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You want to wrap mild steel headers so they can melt and blow holes in them. That way you keep the economy going by buying new headers.
Only use header wrap on stainless steel pipes or feasibly from the collectors back where the pipes are cooler.
Only use header wrap on stainless steel pipes or feasibly from the collectors back where the pipes are cooler.
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if you have ceramic coated headers, dont wrap them either.
Safety Car
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Ceramic coating is a far more advantageous technology for a street car. Wraps are fine in some applications but you have to be aware of the hydrogen embrittlement problem created by using wraps. This is what seems like melting and rusting. Mild steel, used in most headers, is most affected by hydrogen embrittlement and you will be replacing the headers on a fairly routine schedule.
What wraps and ceramic coating do is keep more of the exhaust heat in the pipe. And heat is energy. The more heat you keep in the pipe, the faster the gas moves and the better the system scavenges.
What wraps and ceramic coating do is keep more of the exhaust heat in the pipe. And heat is energy. The more heat you keep in the pipe, the faster the gas moves and the better the system scavenges.
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I have my sidepipe headers wrapped around my starter and the wiring that goes to that just to keep it from having any heat issues. Its a tight fit and its not a show car so people can bitch about it all they want if it keeps my starter from frying then its money well spent.
If I do throw a new engine in my car im considering wrapping and spraying header wrap sealant on them and removing the mufflers from my sidepipes. Hot and loud just like they should be
If I do throw a new engine in my car im considering wrapping and spraying header wrap sealant on them and removing the mufflers from my sidepipes. Hot and loud just like they should be
