| Author | Message | ||
     Eddiemac02180 |
For those who has wrapped there headers, what size is best to use??..I want to get the 15' length,but unsure if it is going to long enough..want to also get the 2" wide..thanks for any help | ||
| Coturi |
I wrapped mine and got 2"x 50'. I've got about 8 to 10' left over. I'm pretty sure 15' isn't enough even with a small overlap. | ||
| Lpowel02 |
i did the same...got the 2" x 50' and wrapped with a 1" overlap. You're going to need a lot more wrap...I have about 10' left also | ||
| Sinatra |
is there some sort of sealant you need to put on after you wrap them? I intend on wrapping mine also but heard there is a sealer of some sort?????/ help. found 2" X 50 for 39.95 at summit auto racing...is that a good price? thanks for any info. | ||
| Chgojim |
i used 1"x50 and had about 10' left over. 2" is probably better to use, but i'm sure the 1" wrap was easier to apply. i bought the high temp silicone sealant, but havent applied it yet. i've read here it likes to soak in alot, so 2-4 coats are needed. some notes....wet the wrap before applying, wear rubber gloves (and a long sleeve shirt), and use zip-ties to hold the wrap in place temporarily, to help the application go easier (you can let go of the wrap, (zip-tie will keep the wrap tight) half way through a header to stretch out your back). dont forget to remove the plastic zip ties before starting. i bought from eastwood. http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=3386&itemType=P RODUCT&RS=1&keyword=exhaust http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=3366&itemType=P RODUCT&RS=1&keyword=exhaust header wrap smoked alot the next 2 days (while drying out), and it smelt like burning fiberglass for about a week. | ||
| Stealthxb |
The sealer you mentioned is just overpriced paint. Pick up some high temp paint and you will be good to go. Pre-paint:  | ||
| Captjim |
I second that. 50' of 1" wrap is perfect for the 12 pipes. Also used the coating, my wrap is black and the coating is black. Ordered mine from SummitRacing.com Thermo-Tech is the brand. Don't bother with the stainless header wrap zip ties they don't get tight enough. Use stainless hose clamps, works much better. Good luck. | ||
| Chgojim |
i agree with captjim's comments about the stainless header wrap ties. i couldnt get them tight enough either. just use stainless hose clamps like he said. |
