Exhaust heat solutions
08-19-2004, 04:35 PM
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Exhaust heat solutions
Has anyone ever tried using "header wraps", or something of the sort to contain heat? I used to use these with muscle car engines in the past and they work really well. Has anybody toyed with this on their P-cars? I am going to be installing some new headers soon and was thinking of ways to cut down heat in the engine compartment area.
08-20-2004, 03:26 PM
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Not one person has experimented with header wraps on areas of the exhaust to control heat better? I thought of it as an option and can't imagine why it wouldn't be a good idea. I'd rather ask around, first, obviously.
08-20-2004, 03:48 PM
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There isn't a problem with the heat in the engine compartment to begin with. Even at idle in 100 degree temps, the compartment only heats up to around 140 - 150 degrees. As soon as you get rolling, she dops back down to below 110. I don't see any benefit gained in spending time designing something that isn't necessary.