Did you notice an increase in performance? Is it worth it? I'd like to know what ya'll think before I invest in wrapping my header.

 

does it cost that much for it to be considered an investment? I thought it was like $20 for the wrap:dunno:

I'm thinking about wrapping mine cause when I painted it(hi temp 1200 degree paint) I didn't let it cure long enough so the paint started to peel right at the bend on each tube, just a small area the size of a quarter, but still. I was thinking I'd wrap it and play it off like I was trying to get some extra performance or keep the temp down in thereh:

 

I'm not worried about the money. I'm just wondering if it really does anything? I don't wanna waste my time with it if it's not gonna help much.

 

gotcha. I don't know bro, If there are any gains, im sure they are so minimal that you wouldn't be able to tell

 

im sure the wrap does help since headers are meant to keep the exhaust gases cooler, for more ponies, and if the wrap cools the headers even more, then im sure they would help, plus if they are rusty im sure it would look better then rust

 

A header frees up power by having larger diameter piping, reducing backpressure, not by cooling the exhaust.

The header wrap keeps more of the exhaust heat from soaking into the engine bay, so you will have lower engine bay temperatures, this is beneficiial because your intake piping will be cooler, and so your intake air charge will be cooler.

 

:lmfao:


But if there will be a noticeable difference, I doubt it.

 

Yea, my understanding of the header wrap was exactly what VTECnKEN said. I guess if i'm going hardcore then i'd do it. But it doesn't sound like for an everyday driver the wrap does much.

 

word, I'm guessing it'll lower engine bay temps down about 20 degrees on average, this probably only amounts to a few degrees temp cooler for intake air charge.

 

if you read the warranty card of your aftermarket header it usually says the warranty is void with header wrap. this is cause the wrap traps moisture which can cause rust and probably cause cracks in the welds prematurely too from the trapped moisture and getting hot.

header wrap is for race cars, not daily drivers.