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VeeDubGTI16v

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wrapping a manifold
« on: 14 December 2009, 10:03 »
anyone wrapped a 16v tsr style manifold? just wondering how many metres i need roughly
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Re: wrapping a manifold
« Reply #1 on: 14 December 2009, 23:48 »
We got a big reel of tape from Merlin and it did two manifolds.

Remember to wrap from the top down - if you run into the kitty litter or some grass it's less likely to tear it all off.
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Re: wrapping a manifold
« Reply #2 on: 15 December 2009, 08:10 »
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Re: wrapping a manifold
« Reply #3 on: 15 December 2009, 08:18 »
If you can get a 15m one.

If I wasn't a c*nt I would point out that they sell a 30m one and a 15' one, which is 4.5m.
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Re: wrapping a manifold
« Reply #4 on: 15 December 2009, 15:04 »
just got an ebay bargan!

25mx80mm for £16  :cool:

might as well wrap the rest of the system as well  :grin:
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Re: wrapping a manifold
« Reply #5 on: 26 December 2009, 23:12 »
Any tangible or noticeable difference once wrapped?
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Re: wrapping a manifold
« Reply #6 on: 27 December 2009, 09:22 »
theory says hotter gasses move faster, under bonnet temps will be lower and manifold will be quieter

ill let you know when i fit it!
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Re: wrapping a manifold
« Reply #7 on: 27 December 2009, 10:47 »
And cabin temps should be lower and your paint should stay on, instead of being burnt off.
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Re: wrapping a manifold
« Reply #8 on: 28 December 2009, 14:56 »
Quote from: veedubgti16v on 27 December 2009, 09:22
theory says hotter gasses move faster, under bonnet temps will be lower and manifold will be quieter

ill let you know when i fit it!

Good show :wink:
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Re: wrapping a manifold
« Reply #9 on: 29 December 2009, 14:10 »
also stops the rubber boot over your steering linkage from catching fire!
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