mgs
[Top] [All Lists]

RE: Exhaust headers--heat retention

To: <gardner@lwcomm.com>
Subject: RE: Exhaust headers--heat retention
From: <larry.g.unger@lmco.com>
Date: Fri, 27 Jun 1997 15:13:13 -0400
Scott Gardner wrote:

> I do know there is "header tape", that will work with any
> headers.  I think it's impregnated with ceramic or some
> other silicate material that keeps the heat in the pipes
> and out of the engine compartment.  It looks real good
> when applied carefully, but I don't know ho hard it is to
> keep clean, being basically cloth wrapped around the
> tubes.

"Header Tape" does an excellent job of keeping "the heat
in the pipes" ... in fact it does such a good job it will melt
a tubular header ... or at least result in premature failure.

Safety Fast! ... larry.g.unger@lmco.com
'61 MGA 1600 MkII


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>