Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) How much heat wrap should I be looking to buy? I'm aware that the stuff doesn't really go as far as you think it might but I don't want to go OTT with the spending. I'm looking to heatwrap the boostlogic T4 manifold and the downpipe. Just looking for a ballpark figure, I don't need it to the nearest inch or anything Thanks Edited August 24, 2011 by Scott (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 i used just over 15 metres on my na manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Is yours the big long one Brendan? If 15m covers the big N/A one then it should do my manifold no bother. Might need to buy some more for the DP though. Did you go with 2" all the way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 http://www.funkypower.co.uk/catalogue.php?t=p&make=UNIVERSAL&model=&year=&level1=&level2=&level3=&id_product=4809 I reckon that stuff looks pretty good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) yep it is the long one ive wrapped down to the join/flange.i got 10m originaly and that wasnt enough so i had to get another one.Not sure what the difference is but i got mine off ebay.I think it was 50mm wide Ive just checked my old ebay purchase and i actually used a lot more than 15m.I bought 10m then afurther 30m.Ive just used 8m so it actually took 32m to do the manifold. this is who i got it off http://stores.ebay.co.uk/textiletechnologies Edited August 24, 2011 by barneybrendan (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilps Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Is yours the big long one Brendan? yep it is the long one ive wrapped down to the join/flange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 yep it is the long one ive wrapped down to the join/flange.i got 10m originaly and that wasnt enough so i had to get another one.Not sure what the difference is but i got mine off ebay.I think it was 50mm wide Ive just checked my old ebay purchase and i actually used a lot more than 15m.I bought 10m then afurther 30m.Ive just used 8m so it actually took 32m to do the manifold. this is who i got it off http://stores.ebay.co.uk/textiletechnologies Did you wet it to keep the dust down? I know... I know!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barneybrendan Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 didnt wet it and got minging.I forgot how dusty it actually is.I used the black one ,you can imagine the state i was in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 It's lethal stuff, a mask, decent gloves and long sleeves are the minimum PPE you need to tackle any job using this crap. I did my Ozzy pipes with about 10 metres of the stuff and the large diameter pipe is double wrapped back up to the lambda sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I have plenty of heat wrap left despite covering the turbo, manifold and downpipe. I am now thinking it might be an idea to use the rest to cover the rest of the downpipe & midpipe (keep it completely away from the front of the car), maybe even double wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedrosixfour Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I was thinking of wrapping the CW decat pipe I have as well with what I have left over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil-NA Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Anybody had problems with the wrap retaining moisture and causing corrosion, I have loads sat in my workshop but keep reading bad stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 What are peoples thoughts with soaking it before fitting it? I can see the positives but I assume there are negatives too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 What are peoples thoughts with soaking it before fitting it? I can see the positives but I assume there are negatives too? I wrapped the HKS manifold and 4 inch down pipe with about 10 m of the 25 mm wrap. I also wet it, so that you can tension the wrap when you apply it and it tightens when it dries for an even greater seal. Here's my writeup on SF.com.au: I've been meaning to do this for some time now - I thought the benefits of insulating as many exhaust parts as possible was an excellent idea for a couple of reasons: 1) massive reductions in underbonnet temperatures (which without a vented bonnet have already resulted in some plastic parts melting!) 2) some increase in turbine spool speed. There has been a lot of conjecture and anecdotal suggestion that heat-wrapping leads to manifold cracking and/or faster deterioration of exhaust components. However, I have dealt with this possibility by initially purchasing a high quality thick stainless steel HKS manifold, then high-temperature ceramic coating it, then wrapping with 1" fibreglass-based heat-wrap, and finally sealing the cured wrap with high- temperature engine enamel. Tools required Heat wrap - prior to soaking in water BEFORE: Stainless steel HKS manifold AFTER HEAT-COATING: Fully wrapped and cured manifold Sealed & wrapped manifold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 What are you tools you used mate? I don't recognise the thing in the left What enamel paint did you use? I was looking at some options for that. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 The thing on the far left is a tool to tighten, lock off, and remove the excess length of the stainless cable ties. I recall I used a standard issue engine enamel (used for painting engine blocks, supposedly good for 2000 degrees) - but it started to bake off after a few weeks of hard driving. If I were to redo my wrapping, I'd use that DEI titanium wrap, or the same gear I used but with some kind of fibreglass resin to waterproof it (although that begs the question of corrosion inside the wrap... but from what I've seen so far, the biggest contributor to condensation / moisture is road grime - which should be shielded by the resin waterproofing). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellstrom Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I used stainless steel thred when wrapping mine, and i soaked it in water aswell. alot easier to get a tight fitting getting it in water. i did buy stainless straps aswell but they where kinda useless aswell (i did not have that straptool) i just bought a fair deal of stainless thread and used that. and i thougt i got a much tighter fit using that aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Damn, I didn't realise a tool was required lol. This is the stuff I was looking at, what you reckon? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGH-HEAT-EXHAUST-WRAP-COATING-THERMO-TEC-11oz-/170668505058?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27bca2b7e2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdistc Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Looks like it will do the job perfectly The DEI stainless ties they have are pretty similar too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 I used stainless steel thred when wrapping mine, and i soaked it in water aswell. alot easier to get a tight fitting getting it in water. i did buy stainless straps aswell but they where kinda useless aswell (i did not have that straptool) i just bought a fair deal of stainless thread and used that. and i thougt i got a much tighter fit using that aswell. Cheers mate, definitely going to be soaking it then I'm happy to use stainless wire if need be, I can even bring home wire locking pliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Looks like it will do the job perfectly The DEI stainless ties they have are pretty similar too. Do you know what that tool is called? I can't find anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Is yours the big long one Brendan? Snigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Snigger Late as usual I bought these... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180643596450?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 Doesn't mention any tooling to fit them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Late as usual Better late than never Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Better late than never I think we should have a vote on that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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