Amen to John's note. Adios 2 sets of headers and it was ugly. I recommend
stainless
and suffer the heat. Pretty sure my stainless headers came from UK a few years
ago.
Lot's of hours and no sign of a problem.
Susan and John Roper wrote:
> Leon, I have used the wrap but don't recommend it. It is nasty stuff to
>install,
> looks bad , and has a reputation for causing headers to crack. Here in the US
> ceramic coating like JETHOT is much preferable, though it will not reduce heat
> transfer as well as the wrap does. John
>
> GuyotLeonF@aol.com wrote:
>
> > Friends,
> >
> > I am thinking of applying heat proof wrap to my exhaust manifolding/headers,
> > and am wondering if any of you have used such stuff, which type you have had
> > success with?
> >
> > The object is to reduce the temperature of the air under bonnet/hood which
>is
> > heading for my intake ports...
> >
> > The advertising bumpf says "reduces under bonnet temperatures up to 70%."
> > The manufacturer is Design Engineering Inc, which I assume is American.
> > It is available in 1" wide x 50 feet, 2" wide by 50 feet, and 6" wide by 100
> > feet.
> >
> > Your opinions are as ever priceless...
> >
> > Léon F Guyot
> >
> > Triumph Sports Six Club
> > International Liaison Secretary
> > 1963 Triumph Vitesse 2-Litre Convertible
> > Wimbledon, London, England.
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