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header wrap

Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 9:26 pm
by 87inaustin
hey i got a 20v how hot would my range be and witch have yall used> I am not running turbo!

Re: header wrap

Posted: Fri May 13, 2011 11:07 pm
by JDM AE86
There are alot of ppl that say diff things.

this is just my 2 cents.

if the headers are mild steel "easy rust" dont wrap it. It only helps the rust thing. Try for a shield.

Stainless headers take more temp to get hot. You can wrap them and cool the outside down.

if you want it done good you will spend prob around $250-$300 in wrap to go as far back as possible.

Re: header wrap

Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 12:37 am
by 87inaustin
i got stainless steel any one using TITANUM Exhaust Wrap

Re: header wrap

Posted: Sat May 14, 2011 7:47 am
by mooreofit
ive used it but am not a fan of it and only use it if i have to. make sure you soak it before you rap it. ceramic coating is the way to go.

Re: header wrap

Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 2:58 pm
by GamblerZ
Be sure to use a high temp silicone spray (DEI is a good choice) and allow some time to dry BEFORE you wrap.

Re: header wrap

Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 6:44 pm
by 87inaustin
DEI i just bought . have you used this on your ride?

Re: header wrap

Posted: Tue May 17, 2011 7:16 am
by dr.occa
DEI makes some really nifty items.

-CO2 intercooler/oil cooler/rad cooling system.
-CO2 intake air charge cooler.
-Header wrap
...and so and so forth.

Re: header wrap

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 8:21 pm
by 87inaustin
OK I just wrap my header , had very little clearance from the pipes. But came out great ! Them I sprayed hi - temp silicone coating dei brand on the wrap will post pics when i can find out how

Re: header wrap

Posted: Sat May 21, 2011 11:49 pm
by GamblerZ
Actually, you should've sprayed the headers BEFORE you wrapped them as a rust inhibitor.

Re: header wrap

Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 12:14 am
by 87inaustin
THE GUY AT DEI TOLD ME TO DO IT THIS WAY . AND MY HEADERS ARE STAINLESS STEEL 304 NOT MILD STEEL IM NOT WORRIED ABOUT RUST I DRIVE WITH A HOOD lol ALSO ON THE FRONT OF THE SPRAY CAN IT SAYS " SEALS AND PROTECTS EXHAUST WRAPS "

HAD TO ADD THIS YOU TUBE VIDEO FOR PEOPLE I WISH I HAD SAW IT FIRST GREAT MUSIC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VAkkzNjmfY" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; AND THEY COATED THERE HEADER AFTER WRAPPING IT JUST LIKE ME

Re: header wrap

Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 10:48 am
by mooreofit
even stainless will have holes after a year or so under wrap.my stainless headers on my monte are rusted to crap after only a year and they were never wrapped. wrapping an exhaust encapsulates the condesating moisture and will retain it accelerating the rust 3 fold.if you soak the wrap in water you will get a tighter wrap.you want to spray the coating after its wrapped a high temp rust inhibitor is a good idea before you wrap.

p.s. if your dizzy seal is leaking replace it. oil header wrap and retarded timing = torch. i know this from experiance

Re: header wrap

Posted: Sun May 22, 2011 4:21 pm
by 87inaustin
WOW I AM BLOWN AWAY . I ASKED MANY DIFFERENT TUNNING AND MOD SHOPS AND NOT ONE EVER SAW PROBLEMS WITH RUST ON THE TYPE OF STEEL HEADER I HAVE . AND THEY BEEN INSTALLING WRAP FOR MANY YEARS LETS SEE SOME PICS OF YOUR RUSTY " STAINLESS 304 STEEL " HEADERS NOT MILD STEEL! ID LIKE TO SHOW THEM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-t74aD6B08" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
LOL SO THIS YOU TUBE VIDEO MUST BE A LIE ABOUT NO RUST, I THINK ITS TRUE THEY DONT RUST !!!

Re: header wrap

Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:50 pm
by mooreofit
we will see soon enough now wont we.

Re: header wrap

Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 2:34 pm
by JDM AE86
mooreofit wrote:we will see soon enough now wont we.
We shall let litlle grasshopper play and know the true meaning of stains less.

Re: header wrap

Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 2:37 pm
by JDM AE86
mooreofit wrote: p.s. if your dizzy seal is leaking replace it. oil header wrap and retarded timing = torch. i know this from experiance
That or ya roll around looking like a smoke truck killing bugs like mine did :-D