Exhaust Wrap on LT Headers

[NA-Stang]

So, Im about to install my long tube headers on my coyote.

Just curious, heat tape to keep engine temps down? Yay or nay?

It is a semi daily driver, and does see rain on occasion, not sure if that will affect the tape or not.

This is what I was thinking about using...

http://www.americanmuscle.com/lava-exhaust-wrap-2in-50ft.html

Comments? Is it worth doing? Waste of money and time?

 

[Towelie]

I wrapped my exhaust and I can put my hands on the pipes after driving no problem. However I wouldn't recommend using tape to secure the wrap, I used a few worm gear clamps and they're holding up just fine.

Also this is on a turbo car so I'd imagine the temps get much higher

 

[travelers]

Go for it, it will make a difference.

 

[mike4.0]

I've heard mixed things about the exhaust wrap causing your exhaust to deteriorate faster but haven't found too much on it. Maybe something to look into or if anyone knows this as a myth?

 

[ford20]

They are a pain in the ass to wrap on the Kooks coyote headers. I ended up taking it off and sent them out for powder coating.

 

[weather man]

I've heard mixed things about the exhaust wrap causing your exhaust to deteriorate faster but haven't found too much on it. Maybe something to look into or if anyone knows this as a myth?

If they weren't stainless and you parked the car for an extended period, like a deployment, in high humidity, you could have corrosion issues.

 

[NA-Stang]

The Long Tube Headers are...

JBA NATURAL LONG TUBE HEADERS

Which are made of 409 Stainless Steel Construction

I can't see any reason they would rust easier with tape. But, I am just checking.

Also, they aren't on the car. I am reading that they are a pita to install. Is this when trying to do on the car? Or are they just a pain in general?

 

[BruceH]

The Long Tube Headers are...

JBA NATURAL LONG TUBE HEADERS

Which are made of 409 Stainless Steel Construction

I can't see any reason they would rust easier with tape. But, I am just checking.

Also, they aren't on the car. I am reading that they are a pita to install. Is this when trying to do on the car? Or are they just a pain in general?

The tape holds moisture in. Have you thought about ceramic coating? It works, looks good, and adds to the corrosion protection.

 

[NA-Stang]

The tape holds moisture in. Have you thought about ceramic coating? It works, looks good, and adds to the corrosion protection.

Well, Im working in a budget here. Is ceramic coating expensive? And Im to understand that these headers are a pretty tight fit. That doesn't cause any fitment issues?

 

[travelers]

The Long Tube Headers are...

. I am reading that they are a pita to install. Is this when trying to do on the car? Or are they just a pain in general?

Just installing on a coyote is a pita

 

[skaarlaj]

I've used it on several vehicles of mine with headers, but just on portions of tubes that come near heat sensitive stuff like steering joints, starters, the starter itself, wires, and on the motor mounts on our C63 that had to remove the heat shields when installing the headers. I like it for protective purposes, not performance, but I could be wrong on that.

Also, that fiberglass wrap is readily available at most auto parts stores. I've been pretty luck using stainless steel wire to keep it tight on the tubes, and a decent worm gear clamp could work great as well.

 

[Pentalab]

My JBA Lt's are also 409-SS. But I ordered the titanium ceramic coated version. They come out looking battleship grey. Coated inside and out. I can put my fingers pushed down hard on any of the 8 primary's after 2-3 mins of shutting the eng off. It was more cost effective to just buy ceramic headers... vs having them coated ...after the fact. You won't have a problem with moisture on the wrap..since the LT's are 409-SS.

 

[Department Of Boost]

I always wrap headers.