[Healeys] Header wrap

[Bob Spidell]

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 at 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 at comcast.net
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