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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 02:39 AM
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Default Has anyone tried wrapping exhaust pipe?

Just wondering how the car perform with the thermal wrap wraps around the exhaust pipe, on the xB

If I coat the pipe with the engine coat spray before wrapping, will there be any corrosion issue?
Old Feb 5, 2005 | 03:59 AM
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you aren't going to notice anything improved. yes, you will still have corrosion issues - the extra heat retained will reek havoc on the plain steel tubes.
Old Feb 5, 2005 | 07:21 AM
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Old Feb 5, 2005 | 09:08 PM
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Just asking...

I saw someone wrap the exhuast in his SUV. It gives a better flow and quiet down the sound, I thing. Thanks for the feedback
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If I'm not mistaken, I think thermal wrap is made for headers or the exhaust manifold. It is to serve two purposes: 1. to reduce the heat in the engine bay, and 2. keep more heat in the manifold/header area so the exhaust gases will flow faster.
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Originally Posted by chadfo
If I'm not mistaken, I think thermal wrap is made for headers or the exhaust manifold. It is to serve two purposes: 1. to reduce the heat in the engine bay, and 2. keep more heat in the manifold/header area so the exhaust gases will flow faster.
bingo...^^^^^

i did it to my motorcycle. it also helps if you have to work around the exhaust. you will not get burned as easy as touching hot metal....
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