questions on heat wrapping
12-13-09, 11:32 PM
#1
questions on heat wrapping/coating
just a couple of questions, thought it might be a bit useful and contribution-al.
1.) Which one would you recommend? And why it over others?
2.) Would you recommend heat wrapping all the intercooler piping and entire exhaust piping? Im thinking of doing it and im wondering if its benefits out weigh the amount of money I'd spend on such big amounts of tape..it aint cheap.
3.) Does it ever have to be replaced? How is it removed if yes.
Thanks to anyone who contributes.
-Ashtray
1.) Which one would you recommend? And why it over others?
2.) Would you recommend heat wrapping all the intercooler piping and entire exhaust piping? Im thinking of doing it and im wondering if its benefits out weigh the amount of money I'd spend on such big amounts of tape..it aint cheap.
3.) Does it ever have to be replaced? How is it removed if yes.
Thanks to anyone who contributes.
-Ashtray
Last edited by ashtray; 12-14-09 at 06:19 PM.
12-14-09, 01:59 AM
#2
1.) Which one would you recommend? And why it over others?
After having to install a dump pipe recently that was heat wrapped, I can honestly say next time I will be going with HPC Coating instead... it was a pain in the *** having my arm rub against it with all the glass fibers digging in to my skin
2.) Would you recommend heat wrapping all the intercooler piping and entire exhaust piping? Im thinking of doing it and im wondering if its benefits out weigh the amount of money I'd spend on such big amounts of tape..it aint cheap.
No point on coating intercooler piping. Expense versus results just wont be justified, especially given that the JZ's are a crossflow motor.
Exhaust, I would just coat the dump pipe, leave it at that.
3.) Does it ever have to be replaced? How is it removed if yes.
NFI
After having to install a dump pipe recently that was heat wrapped, I can honestly say next time I will be going with HPC Coating instead... it was a pain in the *** having my arm rub against it with all the glass fibers digging in to my skin
2.) Would you recommend heat wrapping all the intercooler piping and entire exhaust piping? Im thinking of doing it and im wondering if its benefits out weigh the amount of money I'd spend on such big amounts of tape..it aint cheap.
No point on coating intercooler piping. Expense versus results just wont be justified, especially given that the JZ's are a crossflow motor.
Exhaust, I would just coat the dump pipe, leave it at that.
3.) Does it ever have to be replaced? How is it removed if yes.
NFI
12-14-09, 09:10 AM
#4
lol so its a PIA job then? Is that the only reason you'd recommend ceramic coating, to save the trouble? i really dont mind doing the heatwrap. @ Retox, thanks for the info but what does NFI stand for? I guess what ive gathered so far is that when i do this ill need gloves..and a long sleeve shirt lol.
12-14-09, 12:27 PM
#5
no thats not the only reason, with exhaust wrap moisture can be trapped under and help corrosion.
it worked well on cast iron headers from the 50s and 60s but the new stainless thin walled headers will suffer. if you have to wrap to avoid overheating other parts. like brake lines are close or master cyl, wrap the component in dei thermal tape...cheap and works great.
it worked well on cast iron headers from the 50s and 60s but the new stainless thin walled headers will suffer. if you have to wrap to avoid overheating other parts. like brake lines are close or master cyl, wrap the component in dei thermal tape...cheap and works great.
12-14-09, 12:48 PM
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Not sure on the differences in manufacturer, but there are different thicknesses.
The cheaper one is usually the thinner one.
It can be a PITA job, so, do it right, the first time. Spend the extra $ on gettting the ceramic coating, then wrap it...
The trick is to wet the the wrap with water first so if conforms a little better, just make sure it is nice and tight.
The cheaper one is usually the thinner one.
It can be a PITA job, so, do it right, the first time. Spend the extra $ on gettting the ceramic coating, then wrap it...
The trick is to wet the the wrap with water first so if conforms a little better, just make sure it is nice and tight.
12-14-09, 12:52 PM
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I wrapped some SBC headers a while back, I don't have any specific data other than wear gloves and I believe there is a waterproofing spray for it. But don't quote me on the spray.
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12-14-09, 01:31 PM
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no thats not the only reason, with exhaust wrap moisture can be trapped under and help corrosion.
it worked well on cast iron headers from the 50s and 60s but the new stainless thin walled headers will suffer. if you have to wrap to avoid overheating other parts. like brake lines are close or master cyl, wrap the component in dei thermal tape...cheap and works great.
it worked well on cast iron headers from the 50s and 60s but the new stainless thin walled headers will suffer. if you have to wrap to avoid overheating other parts. like brake lines are close or master cyl, wrap the component in dei thermal tape...cheap and works great.
12-14-09, 02:20 PM
#10
You really would only need to heat wrap anything that would be close to something that could melt. I would do just headers and Down pipe. If you want to go all out. Coat the pipes to protect them, then use heat wrap to keep heat in. Over all heat wrap is going to keep overall engine temps lower since it shields the pipes better.
12-14-09, 03:38 PM
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Use a turbo blanket on the turbo, ceramic coat the exhaust housing and manifold, wrap the manifold, and the down pipe..finished.
12-14-09, 04:52 PM
#12
yes there is a waterproofing spray. head over to Jegs.com and check out the heat wrap and they will have the spray avaliable for it. I have been using heat wrap for years and NEVER had rust/corrosion problems, and I live 10minutes from the beach.
Use a turbo blanket on the turbo, ceramic coat the exhaust housing and manifold, wrap the manifold, and the down pipe..finished.
Use a turbo blanket on the turbo, ceramic coat the exhaust housing and manifold, wrap the manifold, and the down pipe..finished.
edit: where do you all recommend i send it for coating? so far ive read up on jet-hot, and HPC. Thanks again for everyones input. appreciated greatly.
Last edited by ashtray; 12-14-09 at 06:18 PM.
12-16-09, 03:43 PM
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dei titatnium series header wrap is great... no need to soak it before hand... its made of mashed up lava rock i think.... better performance and less install time than the normal stuff... but its spensive