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Old 29 April 2009, 08:04 PM
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iam thinking on wrapping my headers.
i have read a couple of things saying that this wrecks the headers because of moister? does it help performance?
any views would be great.
Old 29 April 2009, 08:30 PM
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I think this happens if the car isnt a daily user, as moist/water, well stay in contact longer.
Old 29 April 2009, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mrchips
I think this happens if the car isnt a daily user, as moist/water, well stay in contact longer.
this true as was thinking ov doing mine but only use the car weekends ect
Old 29 April 2009, 10:48 PM
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My manifold is heat wrapped and only use the car once every 2 weeks, when i start it up steam always comes from them so must hold moisture in there,
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so if its a daily driver its a bad idea doing this?
Old 29 April 2009, 11:35 PM
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I'd say its better to use it every day with heat wrap as the moisture would be burnt off,
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Great news then. thanks
Old 30 April 2009, 10:20 AM
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I thought you can get some hi temp paint to seal the wrap once fitted, to stop water ingress? Been thinking of doing mine, but it's a lot of hastle to remove/refit them. Are the benifits worth it?
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if the engine bay temps will be decreased alot then it should be worth it as the intercooler will suffer less heat soak
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Anyone recomend what would be the best paint to use???
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if i was to put a good paint on first then apply heat wrap then apply paint again this would sort out the water?
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Chaps, Just found this
which is better?
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or

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