header opinion.

[jsracing23]

hey guys,


i have the motoworks full system.and i was thinking about wrapping it in exhaust tape.but wont that actually make it run hotter because heat cant get out?i dnt understand the theory.maybe someone can teach me whats up

[DiRtDevilz1]

wrapping your header will help with engine temps, fuel temps, coolent temps. SO its a good idea

[diesel101]

ok well, my theory is not sound by any means, it just popped in my head..

I'm guessing the reason heat wrap on your header will be good is that it give a larger surface area than your header pipe, which give the heat a greater area to dissapate over. Also it keeps the heat away from your coolant tank which sits right above the header.

something else I remember hearing from a good friend of mine who builds 720+ hp corvettes, is that its better when your exhaust is hot, it flows faster or something... IDK

[LTMFB]

well the exhaust gases will flow faster taking the path of least resistance! The holding of the heat will be good to keep off the tank and hoses as well!

[diesel101]

does anyone have exhuast wrap they recommend buying??? i've never used it

[jsracing23]

also,how thick does it need to be?is it just aluminum tape?i have aton of of tht down stairs from my dad...

[Droors92]

Quote: Originally Posted by jsracing23

also,how thick does it need to be?is it just aluminum tape?i have aton of of tht down stairs from my dad...

I think it looks more like rope... not aluminum tape.

[DAVIDPKORUS]

dont do it!!!! my bro did it on his hmf header and it warped in 1 day

[jsracing23]

thanks ddoors,and anyone got anything to say to david?i hear alot of good things about it,i wonder why his warped?

[JRE]

it'll hold moisture and cause corrosion also. We used to use it only as a heat shield to protect surrounding equipment ie electrical gear hoses doesnt directly improve performance