What si the theory on exhaust wrap. mine don't have any and have not had any for a while.

Is it a case of if it ain't broke don't fix it or should i have it?

Bit worrid about the alt. getting hot as it is quite close

Thanks again

Rupert

Mine are wrapped to keep under bonnet temps down.

More worried about fuel and air getting warm than the alternator. From my findings Fiberglass is a very good insulator !!

regards

Agriv8

ahhh I see. Warm air and warm fuel are thinner thus less POWER!

Where is the best place to get it from? What is it made from?

Would kevlar strip do the job?

Rupert

It's very useful for keeping down underbonnet temperatures, but the original theory behind exhaust wrap is that it keeps the exhaust gasses hotter, and therefore faster which is good for power (i.e. stronger pulses/reflections which make a tuned manifold more effective).

Where is the best place to get it from does anyone know?

Thanks for the help

Rupert

also good for hiding shoddy welding

so I'm told like

Rally Design keep exhaust wrap, matting, sleeves for cables etc and tie wraps all from stock and prices that you would be hard pressed to beat. (I do't work for them, just a satisfied customer!)

Oh its supost to assist in keeping the noise down as well ( cant really tell with the V8 !! )

I have used the Socks as they are easiest to slide out of the way when getting to mannifols bolts. Bougt mine think its by Thermo-tec from one of the kit car shows.

regards

Agriv8

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Originally posted by cadebytiger
ahhh I see. Warm air and warm fuel are thinner thus less POWER!

Where is the best place to get it from? What is it made from?

Would kevlar strip do the job?

Rupert

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you don't fit t hem to cast iron manifolds.

also the tape can hiold in moisture so help rust mild steel manifold quicker - a myth or has anyone experienced this?

I bought some a year back- Merlin were pretty cheap at that stage (same with the metallic glass fibre flexible sheet). Not sure if that holds true now...

Hi it has also in some cases helped the heat backup into the cyl head and cause problems. Mainly on alloy cyl heads though.

lol. this is on a pinto lump. no alu here