Some of the antiques cars I have restored (1913 Overland, 1912 Model T)
use a heat wrap material on the muffler due to the location of it near
fuel tanks and lines. It works well. However, in a small engine
compartment, it might be a bit bulky. I used the services of Jet Hot
Coatings on the exhaust manifold on my TR4A. They apply coatings for
various purposes to a variety of applications, from antiques to show
cars to hot rods to race cars. This might be an effective alternative,
albeit more expensive, to the heat wrap. Jerry Oliver, Olympia, WA. 68
TR250, 66 TR4A, 61 MGA, 58 XK150 Jaguar.
GuyotLeonF@aol.com wrote:
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> Friends,
>
> I am thinking of applying heat proof wrap to my exhaust manifolding/headers,
> and am wondering if any of you have used such stuff, which type you have had
> success with?
>
> The object is to reduce the temperature of the air under bonnet/hood which is
> heading for my intake ports...
>
> The advertising bumpf says "reduces under bonnet temperatures up to 70%."
> The manufacturer is Design Engineering Inc, which I assume is American.
> It is available in 1" wide x 50 feet, 2" wide by 50 feet, and 6" wide by 100
> feet.
>
> Your opinions are as ever priceless...
>
> Léon F Guyot
>
> Triumph Sports Six Club
> International Liaison Secretary
> 1963 Triumph Vitesse 2-Litre Convertible
> Wimbledon, London, England.
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