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Old 06-16-2006, 10:19 AM
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I plan on using some wrap on my exhaust cause it comes pretty close to my a/c compressor and oil drain line. Saw this, and thought maybe I shouldn't............but I haven't heard anything bad about wraps from you guys. I'm still going to use the heat wrap just wanted to put this out there.

I don't think it applies to me but.........

http://www.centuryperformance.com/heatwraps.asp

BTW are u guys getting your wraps local? I've seen some on egay. I want to finish the setup this weekend.
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Old 06-16-2006, 10:34 AM
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never heard of any of that happening, at least it's never happend to me. The only problem i've had with heat wrap is right around the area were my WB bungs into the DP, it was holding so much heat in that the sensor was over heating and throwing codes. So i put a heat sink on the bung and it work somewhat weel but still got a code every once in a while, so i took the wrap off 3" from each side around the WB and now it's cool, I've never had a problem with tthe wrap causing damage to any piping. O i ordered mine from summit and also looking into silicone spray for over the wrap
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Old 06-16-2006, 10:46 AM
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O i ordered mine from summit and also looking into silicone spray for over the wrap
what does the silicone spray do?
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Old 06-16-2006, 10:54 AM
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The spray keeps the wrap from rotting out on you, and puts a nice black coating over it so it doesn't look like ----.
Before you install the wrap soak it in water for a few hours as well, this will make it easier to stretch and the end product will be nicer and tighter then no soaked.
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Old 06-16-2006, 11:13 AM
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Around here theres a fishing boat supply that sells 100 feet of 3" wide stuff for 40 bucks canadian, im gonna buy 2 rolls when I go up to the place, keeping engine bay temperatures is something I would really like to do
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Old 06-16-2006, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Smooth_Imports
The spray keeps the wrap from rotting out on you, and puts a nice black coating over it so it doesn't look like ----.
Before you install the wrap soak it in water for a few hours as well, this will make it easier to stretch and the end product will be nicer and tighter then no soaked.
Thanks....on my way to go get some now
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needs cliff notes
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whitey used wrap for his tt d project
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I saw that, that ---- looks way crazy, props to' him though
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Old 06-18-2006, 10:33 PM
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I've always used header wrap on all my headers but if you do alot of driving in wet environments then I'd suggest spraying it with silicon header wrap spray made by DEI who make header wrap. I never used it since I could care less what the header looked like underneath as long as it keep the heat down to which it did great. The keep moisture to get inside the wrap and corroding your header. It's a great solution if you drive your car all year round and don't feel like taking it off or you ---- rusting apart. Overall I wrap all my headers and have it on my Z and keeps the heat down and it needs it especially since the header is directly underneath the intake manifold.
http://www.designengineering.com/pro...sp?m=sp&pid=13
Though I think some boat company sells it dirt cheap for a huge roll but I can't think of the name. I get a catalog from them every month or so. Note to self... wear glove when putting it on cause you'll be itching like a maniac if you don't. lol. Trust me. :P
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