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Topic: Header Wrap
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-13-2002 04:11 AM
   
Do any on you use the Insulating Exhaust Wrap material on your Headers ???I have some clearence problems around the cable where it connects to the clutch... Is one brand better than others... I've seen DEI Exhast Wrap and Thermotec... Also,,, 2" must be better to work with than 1"... The less wraps the better... 
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Don
'66 Fastback
302 with 5 speed
Royal Blue Metallic w/Ghost Flames
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MDF99
Gearhead Posts: 197
From: Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Registered: May 2001
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posted 09-13-2002 07:57 AM
I use some wrap in a couple of places on my
headers where the clutch cable comes close to touching. I twisted some stiff wire around each end of the wrap to hold it on. So far I've had no meltage, the wrap seems to be doing its job. I can't remember what brand I have, it's 2" from Jegs.------------------
Matt Fraley
1966 Mustang Coupe; 289, T-5, 9" 3.50
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 945
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 09-13-2002 07:57 AM
I would put an insulating sleeve on the cable instead.
Street headers commonly fall apart after a year or so with the insulating wrap.
If you have high dollar stainless steel headers, then go for it.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-13-2002 08:02 AM
...one problem that I've seen with wrap is with uncoated header pipes: if you wash your engine, or trailer it in the rain and NOT start it up soon after, the wrap will hold the moisture on the header pipe and rust it very quickly!! 
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 09-13-2002 10:47 AM
Insulate the items you are concerned with DOn, not the headers. ------------------
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 3680
From: WELLS, NEVADA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 09-14-2002 03:54 AM
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Originally posted by Moneymaker:
Insulate the items you are concerned with DOn, not the headers.
Alex,,, You took the words right out of my MOUTH...  That is exactly what I will do... I already have a small sleeve on the cable that they supply with it... The cable still needs more protection... So WRAP it,,,it is... Thanks,,,
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Don
'66 Fastback
302 with 5 speed
Royal Blue Metallic w/Ghost Flames
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1501
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-16-2002 07:54 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Big D:
,,,You....still need more protection... So WRAP it,,,
Funny - That's what I tell my two teenage sons just before they head out on the town with their curvy girl-friends... 
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RickBook
Gearhead Posts: 140
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 09-16-2002 10:01 PM
I agree with wrapping the cable, however, what would be the harm in wrapping the headers also? Not overkill on the cable - just add the header wrap to help keep engine bay temp down? Inquiring mind.
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TomP
Gearhead Posts: 4812
From: Delta BC Canada
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 09-23-2002 01:22 AM
the harm is that keeping the extreme heat inside the tubes with crack the them...i've had to repair several headers with big square chunks missing from being wrapped.
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jkilroy
Gearhead Posts: 1719
From: Vicksburg, MS
Registered: Dec 99
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posted 09-23-2002 08:44 AM
If your headers are not coated, send them to the JetHot folks first. This will make a huge difference in under hood temp. After that, feel free to wrap them. If you wrap uncoated headers they will rust very quickly.------------------
Jay Kilroy
68' Fastback GT 390
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