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Technical => Engine Tech Forum => Topic started by: mikeT on September 21, 2004, 09:02:27 AM

Title: Exhaust Wrap
Post by: mikeT on September 21, 2004, 09:02:27 AM

what is everyones opinion on wrapping the header in that tape stuff? pros and cons?

Title: Exhaust Wrap
Post by: James Buchan on September 21, 2004, 01:31:29 PM

If it gets wet (or when) it will hold water - which WILL rust your header.

Title: Exhaust Wrap
Post by: Trevor P on September 23, 2004, 11:21:34 PM

I had it on my bug before I upgraded to a better header. I had the header cermic coated, then put on the wrap. Thought it would protect the apron from excess heat. I was wrong. [_[  Waste of money in my opinion. Oh yeah, if it gets wet, it will eventually come apart and fall off.

Title: Exhaust Wrap
Post by: silas on September 24, 2004, 03:47:07 PM

i havent used header wrap, but my sources confirm exactly what trevor and james have said.