View Poll Results: Is header wrap for non-coated headers worthwhile?

Yes, wrap is good.

35.71%

No, it's a waste.

64.29%

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Sep 2, 2004 | 02:09 AM

Dave '97 Z28 M6

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Header Wrap

I've got stainless steel headers - not ceramic or Jet-Hot coated. What do you think of the various wraps out there for headers? Worthwhile or not?

Sep 2, 2004 | 02:30 AM

Cmr0z28

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Re: Header Wrap

Not only is it a fire hazard, it also weakens the steel and is known to eventually cause holes blown through the primaries.

Sep 2, 2004 | 03:27 AM

5.0THIS

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Re: Header Wrap

they will destroy the headers over time..... Coat em or nothing

Sep 2, 2004 | 03:57 AM

browneye97ss

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From: Flint, Michigan

Re: Header Wrap

The header wrap will allow moisture to develop under the wrap and sit there which will slowly wear down and ruin your headers. A waste.

Sep 2, 2004 | 05:15 AM

97WS6SCharged

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Re: Header Wrap

With stainless headers I don't think you're going to have the normal problems associated with header wrap. Obviously the headers won't rust, and long term fatigue shouldn't be a problem since they aren't supporting any weight. I agree that it's still better to have them coated, but the wrap will retain the heat as well. The wrap will still rot off in a few months though.