young'n wrx

Hi guys

im going to wrap my new downpipe soon and was wondering how much to use? i.e how many layers of wrap? got quite a bit so i can use as much as i like just wonderd if the more layers the better?

im sure somebody will help me out.

thanks

c.

Shmerman

iTrader: (14)

Don't put layers on......just overlay the wrap by about a quarter. I think about 30 ft will do a 3in DP

silent running

Definitely don't overwrap it. Just a slight overlap as you go round, on the edge. If you've got extra, either wrap further down (not much point going beyond the engine bay area), or wrap your headers or up-pipe where you'll get more benefit from it.

shogo10

iTrader: (1)

I am thinking of getting a decat downpipe at some point and was talking to the guys at triton regarding heat wrap. There is a product on the market by demon tweeks which is a paint on ceramic paint that keeps heat in up to 1000 degrees and only costs 26 quid.

shogo10

iTrader: (1)

Sorry link here the beuty of it is it requires no baking either you just paint it on

Black Satin Exhaust Paint | Hi-Temp Coatings | Demon Tweeks Motorsport, Motorcycle, Modifying, Parts and Accessories

silent running

That stuff's been around for ages. I never got the impression that it was much of a thermal barrier, more a cosmetic thing so your exhaust manifold doesn't end up looking like a pile of rusty scrap. I could well be wrong though. Put it this way - my whole system from headers to downpipe are wrapped and I can drive straight into my garage after a run, onto some ramps, and straight away work under the engine, even touch the headers and no burns. I doubt I'd trust a thin coat of paint to insulate the same way.

young'n wrx

ok thanks guys ill see how it goes.


c.

MaDaSS

Dunno if i dare try that with my ceramic coating. LOL

silent running

LOL I dare you! But seriously though burns are one thing, but fibreglass itch is a pain in the **** too :-)

young'n wrx

lol i work as a grp specialist so my skin is amune to the stuff. bring on the heat wrap!!!