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Title: Getting a SS Manifold - TO WRAP OR NOT?
Post by: xxdansigxx on 13 February 2007, 22:53

RIght iv'e heard that if you get a stainless steel manifold you should heat wrap it due to how close it is the steering wheel rack :S

Can anyone advise this and if so what kit is best to use??

Thanks

Dan

Title: Re: Getting a SS Manifold - TO WRAP OR NOT?
Post by: fused on 14 February 2007, 08:13

Not sure how correct it is, but I've wrapped mine simply because there is no heat  protection from the exhaust otherwise. I bought mine from http://www.cooltek.co.uk/ the exhaust wrap (bought the 15M but that was tight) and SS ties. Fibreglass every where!

but looks good  :grin:

Title: Re: Getting a SS Manifold - TO WRAP OR NOT?
Post by: mk2mark on 14 February 2007, 13:19

Remember with heat wrap that you're not removing any heat, so wherever the wrapping ends, that's where all your heat is going to be. Also if you leave a gap in the wrapping that's a hotspot and fires can occur, same applies for any trapped moisture. Just a warning, not saying you shouldn't do it :smiley:

Title: Re: Getting a SS Manifold - TO WRAP OR NOT?
Post by: sacvwgolf on 14 February 2007, 19:23

there's a spray you can buy thats improves the performance of the wrap and keeps it altogether better. I used the spray on wrapped exhaust components.

Title: Re: Getting a SS Manifold - TO WRAP OR NOT?
Post by: Dub-77 on 14 February 2007, 20:38

I was in the same dilemer just after christmas and went with the wrap, I bought 50ft of 2inch tape and was spot on for length cost me £50 though, /i used hose clips to secure it as we have loads at work  :wink:
So far though I have no complaints... So I would say go with the wrap.

Darren