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dmp316 07-22-2005, 10:57 AM Has ne one used copper wraps for they headers, just wanted to know if they are effective, as they say they are. http://www.thermotec.com/products/full/11031/11031.html I am getting Hotshot Header today :biggthump t bags 07-22-2005, 11:23 AM they will make ur header rust faster from what i hear stoney78 07-22-2005, 12:34 PM Not if you use the insulating thermal paint spray can ;) FNSIKSER 07-22-2005, 12:35 PM it will def. make your header rust out faster.the wrap holds in the heat which also turns it to moisture once it cools down.don't get me wrong because i still use the stuff but it will shorten the life of what your wrapping. paNX2K&SE-R 07-22-2005, 12:42 PM What if you are wrapping stainless? dmp316 07-22-2005, 12:58 PM it will def. make your header rust out faster.the wrap holds in the heat which also turns it to moisture once it cools down.don't get me wrong because i still use the stuff but it will shorten the life of what your wrapping. Hummmm that makes sense, the header is from Hotshot so it is coated already so i should be ine right FNSIKSER 07-22-2005, 01:01 PM if you are wrapping stainless it will never rust.stainless steel is the only metal that will never rust under any condition as long as it is a good quality steel no japan made crap BigB 07-22-2005, 01:18 PM if you are wrapping stainless it will never rust.stainless steel is the only metal that will never rust under any condition as long as it is a good quality steel no japan made crap not entirely true.. depends on the grade of stainless.. 410 stainless still has a good amount of carbon in it.. make it the hardest of stainless but also the most likely to develop rust.. i believe most stainless headers are 410 stainless as it also the cheapest of stainless steel. and japanese steel, in some applications, is much higher quality than domestic stainless.. Chinese/Taiwanese on the other hand.... :squint: 316 has the lowest amount and why it is typically called "food grade" stainless steel... also has highest corrosion resistance... however, if you put stainless into contact with a ferrous metal it will rust eventually. paNX2K&SE-R 07-22-2005, 01:34 PM I think HS uses 304 in the Gen6. dmp316 07-22-2005, 06:12 PM I think HS uses 304 in the Gen6. What do they use for Gen 5 t bags 07-22-2005, 08:41 PM i would definitely try something but the weather hear in the dirty jerz is crazy rite now sr20dePOS 07-22-2005, 09:31 PM i would definitely try something but the weather hear in the dirty jerz is crazy rite now its hot ass shit... and no ac in my nx... i sweat fking bullets comming from work RYAN_S-14 07-23-2005, 12:21 AM it will def. make your header rust out faster.the wrap holds in the heat which also turns it to moisture once it cools down.don't get me wrong because i still use the stuff but it will shorten the life of what your wrapping. i agree, if i was coating a manifold i would get it jet coated! Quote from WWW.ZEROYON.COM : You can't. www.jet-hot.com they have 3-day turnaround time. I had my manifold coated about 2 years ago & it still looks great. Cost me $120. I went for the high temp aluminum finish, my brother went with the higher temp rated blue finish. You decide which you like better...Having it Jet-Hot coated is more effective then most thermal wraps as well...when used WITH thermal wraps, it would significantly cut down on radiated heat. I can touch my manifold within 10 minutes of shutting off the engine & not be burned at all. Mine new http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/harlockssx/DSCN1613.jpg Mine after 1 1/2 years (older pic) http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/harlockssx/DSCN1703.jpg My Brother's http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/harlockssx/datsundrive2005_0421003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/harlockssx/datsundrive2005_0421004.jpg 67560 | ||