Brun

Due to an fantastically annoying turbo heatshield - i'm thinking about exhaust wrap as an option There ain't no way i'm gonna remove the downpipe so do we think it's gonna be a whole lot of hassle to fit? - or possible?

shiper

I managed to wrap mine while it was on the car.
Started from the clamp on the down pipe to centre section and wraped upto the turbo. Clamped both ends with jubalie clips. The last bit was awkward but i did it over a pit.Might have been easier if there was someone helping above the car. Took 15 min's.

Gedi

What are the advantages of wrapping the manifold?
It seems relitively cheap, is it something worth considering??

Fatman

The purposes of wrapping the exhaust manifold are...

• insulation of surrounding areas from heat generated by the manifold. For example, protecting nearby wiring from melting.
• reducing thermal expansion/contraction of the headers. Theoretically this reduces stresses in the metal.
• improves gas flow by keeping it hotter (and less dense) for longer, rather than cooling the gas via the manifold.

M0NEY

Wrap it mate

nom

Not sure that wrapping the standard manifold is a good idea - I doubt that the cast metal would be too happy with the heat retention!
It's probably better just to remove the offending bit - once you've hiked up the front of the car, it's not actually that tricky to take the manifold off - it's only the up-pipe which is a complete £%^*£%&"^&" & so you're ok

Brun

Ok, next question - where from and how much?

stevem2k

Try this lot http://www.proven-products.co.uk/products/cooltek.htm Just looking myself as I want to do the downpipe before it goes on..

Steve

Gridlock Mikey

How much do you need for a down pipe. Is 5m enough?

Mikey

stevem2k

I think you need to overlap it , so 5m is nowhere near enough. I'm going for 15m and will wrap the center if there is enough left over.

Steve

Tone Loc

iTrader: (1)

Be aware that when your buying exhasut wrap to see what temp it is rated too. Some only goes up to 600-700deg while others 800-900deg. IIRC the proven products one isn't that higly rated, the Rally Design stuff seems far better.

Tony.

stevem2k

thanks tony

Fatman

No, it shouldn't do. Most components that are likely to be wrapped are stainless steel anyway, so they're somewhat resistant to corrosion. Also, since the metal gets very hot, the wrapping (should) get thoroughly dried whenever the car gets used, so there's little or no retained moisture.

Krade

Dont forget to soak the wrap in water before you put it on the DP, it has a glue which is activated by making it wet, I forgot to do this and have had to soak it a cple of times with the hose before going on a drive

M0NEY

You want Rally Design mate.

Great prices and their wrap can take the heat! lol