Alan, Joe,
The header is stainless steel - "non-magnetic" allegedly. So it should be
the good stuff.
The alternative is ceramic coating - however I can't find a place near me
that does this yet.
I have read about some wrap that comes with some sort of liquid that you
spray on - I think it "sets" the wrap - makes it go hard and holds it all
together.
For those in the UK, this place does some very cool stuff:
http://www.raldes.co.uk/
Including all the wrap, heat shielding, vht paint.... they deal in
everything "rally"...
James
Alan Lemen said:
> Joe, true about the heat and moisture. Since I live in what in
> classified as high desert I don't really care so much about moisture and
> rust anymore. But I would agree James lives in a damper climate. Mind
> you he is still drier than some places.... I would never wrap a mild
> steel header or anything mild steel unless of course I didn't care and
> could afford to replace like some racing teams.
>
> James, I had assumed that it was not mild steel. Mine is stainless
> steel. I have no idea what your one is made from. An alternative I have
> heard are coatings that take the heat, stop the rust and act as a
> thermal barrier to some degree. Not sure what is available in the UK.
> Trouble is that I am sure they cost more than the wrap. Also you can buy
> cans of spray treatment from the wrap manufacturers that seal the wrap
> from dirt and moisture. No idea how good they are though.
>
> Alan
>
> Joe Curry wrote:
>
>>One large downside to exhaust wraps. They retain heat and moisture in
>> the header and lead to premature deterioration of the header metal. I
>> would never use them unless there was no alternative.
>>
>>
>>Joe
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