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trd77
03-23-2004, 10:47 PM
what are your thoughts on using hearder wrap. pros and cons. It does not seem as popular as it was a few years ago

lobster
03-23-2004, 10:57 PM
trd, We have to use it on our 2.3l Pinto or it gets way to hot under the hood! Dont want to melt tjhe battery. I feel it gives us a little hp plus make it safe woring under the hood and the rubber/ plastic lasts longer> Lobster

Speed Raycer
03-23-2004, 11:42 PM
Header wraps will ultimately cause your headers to self destruct. I forget the physics, but it has something to do with holding moisture/condensation after the heat cycles...



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Geo
03-24-2004, 01:35 AM
Another solution, better, though more expensive, is Swain Tech's White Lightning coating. It's a thick coating that is a true thermal barrier. The Jet Hot and similar coatings are just ceramic paint and only marginally effective.


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joeg
03-24-2004, 08:49 AM
Scott is correct--WRAP = RUSTOUT

Speaking from experience, spring for a coating on those headers.

The wrap may be useful on starters or other components that do not build heat internally.

Good luck.