 Header wraps, Are they safe? |
 Mar 13, 2010 - 3:03 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%)  |
I was just wondering if header wraps are safe for a daily driver. Because on my dad's AE86, with a 4AG, he wrapped his headers and he later had to replace them b/c there was a big crack on on of the seams. Maybe he didn't wrap them right? I want to know b/c since the header on the 7AFE is not even a foot away from the air compressor and I don't want the excess heat from the header to damage the compressor. (That's what happened to my dad's AE86). Help please?
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Mar 13, 2010 - 3:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 23, '08 From Muskego,Wi Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
I wrapped mine, and its been on there for a year, nothing has happened yet.
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Mar 13, 2010 - 3:08 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '08 From JB MDL, NJ Currently Offline Reputation: 30 (100%) |
My header is wrapped, and Ive had no problems. Of course by me saying that I have the feeling all the "header wrap" cons will come into play now. I know guys who also wrap their headers on old muscle cars with no problems either. Then there are guys here who run without wraps as well (and im sure have no problems). But either way, your going to get the guys who say its safe to wrap, and your going to get the ones who say you car will blow up with them on (ok, thats a bit out of proportion). I wrapped mine cause I wanted to keep bay temps down.
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Mar 13, 2010 - 4:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 11, '06 From Way South Chicago Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
only a problem with mild steel and cast iron, stainless is fine.
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Mar 15, 2010 - 11:23 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 14, '10 From San Diego, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
your dipsick might melt lol (idono why i think thats funny)
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Mar 15, 2010 - 2:25 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 23, '08 From Muskego,Wi Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
hes got a st so that shouldn't be a problem
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Mar 15, 2010 - 3:36 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 24, '09 From Appleton, Wisconsin 54915 Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
Ive got a set of GT headers that have been wrapped and i drive at least 60 - 80 miles a day and i havent had any issues.
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Mar 15, 2010 - 5:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 18, '08 From Houston Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
i've said it before and i'll say it again
 now clicky then by using the keyword "header wraps" you'll discover that some of the best of us use them. now you know good sir. now you know.  happy hunting!!
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Mar 15, 2010 - 8:06 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 23, '08 From Muskego,Wi Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
glad you took the time to do that d man lol
This post has been edited by Stambo: Mar 15, 2010 - 8:06 PM -------------------- 2nd Gen 3s-gte.... It lives!
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Mar 26, 2010 - 11:44 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '08 From sweet home, OR Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
QUOTE (Stambo @ Mar 16, 2010 - 3:06 PM) glad you took the time to do that d man lol agreed but iv been running no wrap forever mines fine..bay temps i don't believe change much the heat has too go somewhere -------------------- "she can polish my strut bar anytime As long as her blow-off valve's in good order"
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Mar 26, 2010 - 1:14 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '09 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 23 (100%) |
lol, ikr! the search doesnt always work and you have to sift through tons of replies half the time not even relevant and over 2 years old. Easier to just post your own, and helps new people
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Mar 27, 2010 - 12:55 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '09 From Albuquerque, NM Currently Offline Reputation: 19 (100%) |
Alright guys, thanks. I'm just making sure cause I live in Texas and it gets HOT in the summer. I can't have my A/C going out just because of excessive heat from headers.
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Mar 27, 2010 - 1:35 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 11, '08 From Cali Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i haven't wrap my header yet in my GT. Nothing wrong so far but the engine has been really hot when you opened the hood and I notice that the air coming from my motor also smells bad when you rev your car.
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