I put header wrap on my BJ8 downpipes this year prior to a long trip
(3,600 miles) through the American Southwest. It's subjective, of
course, but I believe the wrap reduced the under-bonnet temps and helped
keep the engine temp down maybe 5-10degF with ambient temps up to the
mid-90s. The exhaust gas is noticeably hotter at the tips. No change
in cockpit temps (but mine is pretty well insulated).
No detrimental effects so far.
bs
r.dilisio@comcast.net wrote:
> Has anybody had any experience with using header wrap on the down pipes of a
>BJ8 to help reduce heat in the cockpit etc. ? I was told that it will
>disintegrate the pipes in very short order due to encapsulating the extreme
>heat. what are your thoughts? Also thanks to everybody who responded to my
>transmission problems. I did use redline MTL and I did change the nylon bush
>on the end of the shifter. I guess I know what I will be doing at the end of
>this driving season!
>
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Bob Spidell San Jose, CA bspidell@comcast.net
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