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DanoDMano · 11-26-2003, 10:31 PM

I am wondering if anyone has used the heat wrap on their headers. I am wanting to wrap my headers to protect my wires, and also to improve the looks of the headers. They are painted black, and fade fast.

I would love the Dynomax ceramic coated headers but they aint in the budget!! Would the tape be worth the money???

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-26-2003, 10:32 PM

I used thermo tech exhaust wrap and found out that it hold's water a rust's the header out, this was on a 4wd also that saw lot's of wheeling ...

DanoDMano · 11-26-2003, 10:34 PM

I never thought about that. I live in the rainy Pacific Northwest, but dont put that many miles on the truck.

Paul72 · 11-26-2003, 11:32 PM

French -

Was it header wrap or tape? I've heard the tape holds in the moisture and rots out the headers, but the wrap is loose enough to let the moisture escape.

Again, heresay, not experience.

DanoDMano · 11-27-2003, 12:36 AM

This is what I was looking into.
Tape

valley 67 · 11-27-2003, 12:36 AM

HEADER WRAPS ROT OUT HEADERS IF YOU WANT TO PROTECT WIRES BUY BOOT SHEILDS IF ITS BOOT YOUR CONCERNED ABOUT

70c10 · 11-27-2003, 12:38 AM

As nice as your new engine looks, I would keep painting them until you get new headers. I don't think that wrap looks good at all. Save that money for the real thing.

DanoDMano · 11-27-2003, 12:48 AM

Thanks 70C10, I think that is good advice. Paint is cheap, and I am not crazy about the look of the wrap. Sure wish I had the cash for the Dynomax headers.

Is that your motor valley 67?? WOW!!!!!!

Hooter · 11-27-2003, 12:57 AM

My headers are rusty but it doesn't bother me a hell of a lot cuz it's still fast!

valley 67 · 11-27-2003, 12:58 AM

YES THATS WHATS IN MY PROJECT 67

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-27-2003, 01:03 AM

I used the wrap fabric looking stuff.... Valley that is a sweet motor..

Deryl · 11-27-2003, 01:06 AM

We put the same wrap on the block huggers on my son's 350 powered 280Z. It made a world of difference in heat in the engine bay. It does void any header warranty because it greatly reduces the lifespan of the headers due to rust and possibly cracking. He's saving up for ceramic coated ones now.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-27-2003, 01:11 AM

Also in car craft they showed how to correctly apply header paint, they said it worked well ?????

Hooter · 11-27-2003, 01:17 AM

Man i wish My motor looked that nice valley!!!

70c10 · 11-27-2003, 01:19 AM

I use 1500 degree paint on mine and it won't hold up.

DanoDMano · 11-27-2003, 01:35 AM

Hey Valley, what kind of alternator bracket is that? That is one of the nicest, if not the nicest motor I've seen.

valley 67 · 11-27-2003, 01:39 AM

THANKS FOR ENGINE COMMENTS GUYS BOTH A/C AND ALT BRACKETS ARE OUTBOARD MOUNT BILLET SPECIALTIES BRACKETS

doughby82 · 11-27-2003, 03:46 AM

i had some that i had high temp powder coated at a race shop in town for 100 bucks they looked slightly grey 3 yaers later but it was all uniform

jmanz69 · 11-27-2003, 11:40 AM

You can get some ceramic coating for at home application from columbia coatings They sell it at a reasonable price and then it cures on the header while your running it, or in an oven. I am thinking of putting it on my headers because I refuse to pay that much for ceramic coateded headers. Just get your headers sandblasted and then you can do it in your garage.

They also have good prices on powder for you at home powder coaters. I have been very happy with their products, and they are very helpful and knowedgeable.

Mudder · 11-27-2003, 02:04 PM

I wraped my exhaust from the collectors back to the mufflers......Keeps all that heat off the floor board.

11-26-2003, 10:31 PM	#1
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Header wrap I am wondering if anyone has used the heat wrap on their headers. I am wanting to wrap my headers to protect my wires, and also to improve the looks of the headers. They are painted black, and fade fast. I would love the Dynomax ceramic coated headers but they aint in the budget!! Would the tape be worth the money??? __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-26-2003, 10:32 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I used thermo tech exhaust wrap and found out that it hold's water a rust's the header out, this was on a 4wd also that saw lot's of wheeling ... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-26-2003, 10:34 PM	#3
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	I never thought about that. I live in the rainy Pacific Northwest, but dont put that many miles on the truck. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-26-2003, 11:32 PM	#4
Paul72 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Waterloo, IA Posts: 1,147	French - Was it header wrap or tape? I've heard the tape holds in the moisture and rots out the headers, but the wrap is loose enough to let the moisture escape. Again, heresay, not experience. __________________ '72 Chevy K20 - 383/4sp/205 - SOLD after 41 years in the family Next project - K/5 Tahoe (71 Blazer on 99 Tahoe chassis) Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=789958

11-27-2003, 12:36 AM	#5
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	This is what I was looking into. Tape __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-27-2003, 12:36 AM	#6
valley 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: calif. central valley Posts: 175	HEADER WRAPS ROT OUT HEADERS IF YOU WANT TO PROTECT WIRES BUY BOOT SHEILDS IF ITS BOOT YOUR CONCERNED ABOUT Attached Images

11-27-2003, 12:38 AM	#7
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	As nice as your new engine looks, I would keep painting them until you get new headers. I don't think that wrap looks good at all. Save that money for the real thing. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

11-27-2003, 12:48 AM	#8
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Thanks 70C10, I think that is good advice. Paint is cheap, and I am not crazy about the look of the wrap. Sure wish I had the cash for the Dynomax headers. Is that your motor valley 67?? WOW!!!!!! __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-27-2003, 12:57 AM	#9
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	My headers are rusty but it doesn't bother me a hell of a lot cuz it's still fast! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-27-2003, 12:58 AM	#10
valley 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: calif. central valley Posts: 175	YES THATS WHATS IN MY PROJECT 67

11-27-2003, 01:03 AM	#11
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	I used the wrap fabric looking stuff.... Valley that is a sweet motor.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-27-2003, 01:06 AM	#12
Deryl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Douglasville, Ga. Posts: 125	We put the same wrap on the block huggers on my son's 350 powered 280Z. It made a world of difference in heat in the engine bay. It does void any header warranty because it greatly reduces the lifespan of the headers due to rust and possibly cracking. He's saving up for ceramic coated ones now. __________________ D's 63

11-27-2003, 01:11 AM	#13
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Also in car craft they showed how to correctly apply header paint, they said it worked well ????? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-27-2003, 01:17 AM	#14
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Man i wish My motor looked that nice valley!!! __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-27-2003, 01:19 AM	#15
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I use 1500 degree paint on mine and it won't hold up. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads



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11-27-2003, 01:35 AM	#16
DanoDMano Pronounced "Pew-al-up" Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup, Washington Posts: 845	Hey Valley, what kind of alternator bracket is that? That is one of the nicest, if not the nicest motor I've seen. __________________ Classic GM Trucks of Washington Club Member 1970 FS chevy,350/350, Edelbrock cam and intake. Holley 650 carb,HEI,AT,Tangier Orange, 18's, Power Locks, Truck Photos

11-27-2003, 01:39 AM	#17
valley 67 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: calif. central valley Posts: 175	THANKS FOR ENGINE COMMENTS GUYS BOTH A/C AND ALT BRACKETS ARE OUTBOARD MOUNT BILLET SPECIALTIES BRACKETS

11-27-2003, 03:46 AM	#18
doughby82 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: springfield ill Posts: 836	i had some that i had high temp powder coated at a race shop in town for 100 bucks they looked slightly grey 3 yaers later but it was all uniform __________________ springfield illinois 2003 custom (harley)built from scratch 68 swb

11-27-2003, 11:40 AM	#19
jmanz69 Careful, they attack... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Waterford, MI, USA Posts: 1,107	You can get some ceramic coating for at home application from columbia coatings They sell it at a reasonable price and then it cures on the header while your running it, or in an oven. I am thinking of putting it on my headers because I refuse to pay that much for ceramic coateded headers. Just get your headers sandblasted and then you can do it in your garage. They also have good prices on powder for you at home powder coaters. I have been very happy with their products, and they are very helpful and knowedgeable.

11-27-2003, 02:04 PM	#20
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I wraped my exhaust from the collectors back to the mufflers......Keeps all that heat off the floor board.

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