4evascoob

As above , first attempt , zip ties are nice and tight using the screwdriver technique to push ball bearing back. The wrap ( dei lava) is tight but not silly tight. Don’t want to drop them off to builder for him to then throw them at me !!

Hawkeye D

That looks brilliant to me

1509joe

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Wrappings good could do with more ties Alot more.

4evascoob

Thanks guys. I did wonder about more ties. You reckon a lot more ?

1509joe

iTrader: (2)

When it does which it will start to deteriorate at least it won't all unravel and will give you chance to add more.

Vxr2010

It does look like a good job , Not trying to be negative but it will eventually start the fail , the last lot of wrapping I saw that lasted had been wrapped with clips and wire which held it together much better 👍😁

4evascoob

I will get some more clips on it and maybe some stainless wire and follow the wrap lines and put it over each turn maybe ? Surely that would hold it on better ?

lockheed

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You can buy those stainless cable ties from any electrical merchant they use them for fire alarm cable and you can get 100 for a tenner ,so don't buy from a motor sports company which will cost alot more .
Tie every 2 inches id say .

4evascoob

Yes I got a whole packet from Amazon for about £8 they are stainless but require a little screwdriver to push ball forward to keep tight. I think there all the same. I have loads left so will get some more on.

lockheed

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I've got one of these they cut it to a nice edge ,from memory their about 30 quid

nice neat job

4evascoob

That looks spot on !! Do they get nice and tight ?

lockheed

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Tighter than a tiger .

4evascoob

😂 have ordered a pair. Not your ones they are £74 !!!

jaygsi

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I bought a wrapped manifold off ebay. it broken in half when i dropped it on the floor lol

The Joshua Tree

The only thing i hate with wrapping is when it gets wet or damp and you start your car it's like having a steam engine under your bonnet.

Danjo

If you have wrapped your manifold make sure you always use an undertray. Getting the wrap wet will ensure it eats through your manifold in double quick time! There’s plenty of room to still fit the undertray back on, on the 2015 onwards STI’s.

If you run without an under tray (not advised as it can disrupt engine bay airflow) then you should run ceramic coated headers instead.

ossett2k2

iTrader: (9)

Took my wrap off as it was getting wet,can't do the manifold any good imo,can't get the unertray on either as it doesn't fit on mine.

4evascoob

All noted. Looked at the ceramic coating but although it won’t last as long it’s wrapping is better apparently for keeping heat out of bay. As it turns out I’ve gone front mount so probably could of got away with it. As for fitting the under tray on then yes there looks to be plenty of room and I would want it kept on ideally.