It seem you hve already heard from most folks that the wrap is a bad deal.
My own experience was a rapid rusting of the headers and a pain to kep in
place. I found that a nice aluminum, stainless or ti heat shield wa far
better and did a good job. You can also put the wrap on the bottom of the
heat shield and make that part work even better. Its easy to make a plate
that fits close to all the parts but protects the inlet system, then provide
a fresh air tube to the underside and you are indeed in the cool engine
business. Three inch tube is the right size.
----- Original Message -----
From: <GuyotLeonF@aol.com>
To: FOT <fot@autox.team.net>
Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2000 1:20 PM
Subject: Exhaust Wrap
> 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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