Exhaust Wrap ??
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Exhaust Wrap ??
Thinking of adding this to my exhaust when i decat the car but is it worth it ??
Been told it can cause cracking of the pipes under heat? does anybody have this on there car ??
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Been told it can cause cracking of the pipes under heat? does anybody have this on there car ??
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Have it on my downpipe. I'd also read about cracking pipes, but I've had no problems in over 6 months of using it. Not sure if it's worth it, but the DEI heat wrap I used cost me £50 for a 50ft roll (of which I needed about 2/3rd's).
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Originally Posted by loony toon
Thinking of adding this to my exhaust when i decat the car but is it worth it ??
Been told it can cause cracking of the pipes under heat? does anybody have this on there car ??
cheers
tony
Been told it can cause cracking of the pipes under heat? does anybody have this on there car ??
cheers
tony
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Originally Posted by loony toon
Thinking of adding this to my exhaust when i decat the car but is it worth it ??
Been told it can cause cracking of the pipes under heat? does anybody have this on there car ??
cheers
tony
Been told it can cause cracking of the pipes under heat? does anybody have this on there car ??
cheers
tony
In short, yes wrap the downpipe. (and up-pipe if fitting), I would assume that good quality components should not crack at the high temps.
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Being aware of cracking pipes is a general caution if wrapping iron manifolds, however loads of people have wrapped the OE manifold without problems so I wouldn't worry about it too much
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Originally Posted by loony toon
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I am planning on wrapping the whole system if i can , then taking off the heat sheilds
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I am planning on wrapping the whole system if i can , then taking off the heat sheilds
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Double wrapping should be avoided as TOO much heat is retained. This leads to embrittlement of the headers, if stainless steel, over a period of time and subsequent cracking.
I used to use the sealing paint spray but came to the conclusion that it helped the wrap to go brittle and flake off.
I used to use the sealing paint spray but came to the conclusion that it helped the wrap to go brittle and flake off.
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