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Old 10-07-2008, 06:27 PM
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Hey my friend gave me a role of that racing heat rap stuff for headers... is it even worth using? just wondering it was free so figured if it's worth it i'll throw it on?
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Old 10-07-2008, 06:31 PM
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it reduces underhood temps and can help a little......but it's one of those mods that you do once you have done everything else possible
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Old 10-07-2008, 06:36 PM
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ok thanks... i'll just keep it in the garage till I decide to throw it on someday
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Old 10-07-2008, 07:15 PM
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doesnt that wrap make your headers rust out real fast or something? I know I've heard something bad about it, dont remember what though :/
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Old 10-07-2008, 08:24 PM
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doesnt that wrap make your headers rust out real fast or something? I know I've heard something bad about it, dont remember what though :/
it may rust them out faster if there not coated, because it would trap mosture and water in the wrap.
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Old 10-07-2008, 08:26 PM
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i have ceramic coated headers ... so ... ok?
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Old 10-07-2008, 08:45 PM
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its personal preference if you want to really. not gunna make a big difference
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Old 10-07-2008, 09:53 PM
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yeah i wouldn't do it just because i love the look of my ceramics : )
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