Headers..

[Albatrossian]

Has anyone used exhaust wrap or paint control the heat? I've been thinking about wrapping mine.. has anyone done this? How much did you need to wrap both sides? How long does it last?

[dammitmitchell]

"HEADER WRAP" is not good on the pipes it traps the heat in too much and also encourages corrosion etc etc, if it's a daily driver or driven often alot of people reccomend you do not do that, where eactly are you trying to control the heat? like in the engine bay? y know something likea cowl hood would help disperse the heat in there
depends on what youare looking for

[Albatrossian]

Originally Posted by dammitmitchell

"HEADER WRAP" is not good on the pipes it traps the heat in too much and also encourages corrosion etc etc, if it's a daily driver or driven often alot of people reccomend you do not do that, where eactly are you trying to control the heat? like in the engine bay? y know something likea cowl hood would help disperse the heat in there
depends on what youare looking for

I'm trying to control the heat under the hood. I thought about a cowl hood, but I really don't have the cash to buy a new, steel hood. And I want to clean and brighten up the engine bay anyway. I thought about getting some of that VHT High heat paint and paint the headers blue.. opinions?

[79gmcsierragrande]

The powder coater that we use at work has a powder coat for headers and exhaust parts, I’ll be doing mine in yellow when I’m ready (along time from now).

[gchemist]

Ceramic coated headers are the best option.

[Albatrossian]

Originally Posted by gchemist

Ceramic coated headers are the best option.

Yeah, they are.. but they're also expensive and don't come in blue.. I want my truck to be different.

[larry may]

Originally Posted by Albatrossian

Yeah, they are.. but they're also expensive and don't come in blue.. I want my truck to be different.

Smart stick with what you know. I paid as you said ceramic headers are expensive, I paid around 600 for a set from summitt racing. The ceramic is bubbling and coming off. Look Like second rate junk now. Funny Part is they have been in side ever since I have had them and never in the weathe or on a wet or muddy road. Thinking I was shafted by them guys.

[COMP]

Originally Posted by larry may

Smart stick with what you know. I paid as you said ceramic headers are expensive, I paid around 600 for a set from summitt racing. The ceramic is bubbling and coming off. Look Like second rate junk now. Funny Part is they have been in side ever since I have had them and never in the weathe or on a wet or muddy road. Thinking I was shafted by them guys.

you better get on the phone

[gchemist]

I paid $160 for my Chevelle ceramic coated headers. Don't forget to look at car headers!!

[Albatrossian]

And they fit your truck? Longtube/short tube?