Go with a ceramic coating if you want the thermal protection and increased
performance. It will also protect it from corrosion and look pretty nifty.
There was athread about 2 months ago. I've heard a few bad things about
wrapping. Among them cracking of the header, falls off, pain in the ass to
install. I wouldn't do either for the perposes of increased HP. On a B you
wouldn't notice it. It will lower the engine compartment temp though.
Chris Reichle
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From: mgs-owner
To: mgs
Subject: Wrapping Headers
Date: Friday, October 18, 1996 6:51PM
Has anyone heard pros and/or cons rergarding this "Miracle" fabric that
insulates header pipes. I've seen it in 1 application and it hasn't been on
long enough to evaluate it yet, but.... The manufacturer claims it helps
develop horsepower by keeping the heat in the pipes thereby allowing better
scavenging. On the other hand Some parts guy told me that the wrap also
holds water and condensation next to the pipes when it cools off. Any
insight?
Tom
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