Re: Heat-Wrap

[wester6935@comcast.net]

There are some definite advantages to coatings on turbocharger housings over 
wraps. I've seen some figures but don't have them right at my fingertips.  
Anything you can do to cut the heat transfer from the exhaust to the incoming 
air for the induction system obviously has huge benefits.  Coatings allow 
freedom to wotk on the units and less damage from thermal fatigue by keeping 
heat away from the connecting areas.  If you want expert advice I can supply 
email addresses.

Wes

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From: Flowbench@aol.com
> I've never wrapped the exhaust systems on my turbo engines, I know lots who 
> do but I don't. If it's stainless and not too long don't worry about it. If 
> it;s mild steel have it coated and forget about it. If you need to shield the 
> exhaust from items in the engine bay I use heat shields.
> Mike