Header wrap? Yes or no.
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Racer
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From: Oviedo Fl
Header wrap? Yes or no.
Does this stuff work? I have seen two kinds one is like a tape that wraps around the pipes. The other is like pipe insulation with a foil looking thermal barier that has a slit on one end . You open it up wrap it around the pipe and it clamps on the other side. I know they won't look good but do they work?
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it works to keep heat in but from what I've seen it can also keep in moisture etc. which can potentially shorten life of your headers.
Most comments I've seen at this stage in automotive tech is to skip the tape.
I don't have any personal experience with it mind you, just relaying what I've read over the years.
Most comments I've seen at this stage in automotive tech is to skip the tape.
I don't have any personal experience with it mind you, just relaying what I've read over the years.
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The coating is the way to go. Looks great and works well.
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Racer
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From: Oviedo Fl
Originally Posted by tiojames
You might want to check out Jet-Hot's own coated long tubes. I got mine for just a little over $600 shipped, install was easy and did not need O2 sensor extensions. 
Where did you get them from?
600 coated is a deal.
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Originally Posted by badblackc5
Looks good. How much?
I got the whole system coated (X pipe and intermediate pipes), probably over kill, but I plan on never selling my C5. You can go to their web site and ask for an e-mail quote and they will send you all the info. With the sipping back and forth I will say it will be under $300
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Originally Posted by DJMRTS
Is it possible to coat the LG Lt headers/ will it degrade performance. I know the LG's are stainless steel. How much will it cost?
I think generally Jet-Hot charges around $275 + shipping (both ways) to do just the headers.
