Any of you use header wrap on your Down pipes?
07-09-2008, 03:23 AM
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Re: Any of you use header wrap on your Down pipes?
Originally Posted by stillnoturbo
Just wear gloves when handling it or you'll have itchy *** hands and arms for awhile. You can spray it down with DEI silicone sealant to....well seal it from the elements and from coming undone. Oh don't buy those little metal zip ties from DEI or any of those brands. Head to Harbor freight and you can buy like a whole container for dirt cheap. Not to mention how badass are metal zipties. 
Get the wrap wet before you wrap your pipe(s)... It makes it easier to work with, and when iut dries it dries SUPER tight. Looks awesome... If you get the colored ----, your handws are going to be filthy and itchy... nothing a bath wont fix... Dont be a -----, ---- some gloves, they are good for one thing: Crime
I agree with the statement the stainles zip ties are ---- as well... If you do it rtight, you wont even need clamps... I DO use worm gear clamps on my DP though
07-09-2008, 04:29 AM
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Re: Any of you use header wrap on your Down pipes?
Originally Posted by t_cel_t
if the car is getting hot at high speeds it cant be the downpipe radiating heat to the radiator becuase think how much air is blowing away from the radiator. have you tried drilling like 2 1/16th in holes in your thermostat around the edge of it? old hot rodder trick
would be great when the stat is closed and your trying to cool the car down
07-09-2008, 04:36 AM
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Re: Any of you use header wrap on your Down pipes?
yeah i heard of that and tried it it let my old crx warm up really quick in the cold. and kept it at pretty good temps. i was always told just one 1/8th inch hole. im pretty sure thats what i did but i ont know it was over a year ago
07-09-2008, 06:23 AM
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Re: Any of you use header wrap on your Down pipes?
you can experment with the number of holes/sizes. the first time i did it i just grabbed a 1/8'' and made like 5-6 holes and the ****** would never get past 140*, i got a new thermostat and drilled 2 1/16'' holes and it held 175* perfect going up a long *** hill boosting in 95* weather.
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