Sherv Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I've got a 182 manifold which I'm going to fit to my 162, as they're less restrictive than the stock gen4 header.I want to heat-wrap it though for maximum efficiency,so any recommendations from those of you that have done yours,what make,how much to use/ cost,fixings etc or advice be much appreciated thanks.Rather than crawl the ' bay and end up with tat. Sherv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'd suggest getting some decent quality 50mm wrap, not the narrower stuff (as you will need twice as much) It has been a while since i did mine but i think i bought 5m, oh and don't forget the metal cable ties either As for fitting, soak it in a bucket of water before fitting and try and do it wearing gloves and long sleeves (unless you like itching for a week afterwards) Then once wrapped and tied off, start the engine to dry it out, it may take some time and should look something like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Thanks for that Rich,any particular make ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 I just went for a mid range priced one, i can't remember where i got it from though, it was off ebay, but i didn't just go for the cheapest option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggy Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Been looking at doing mine once i get arround to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadman09Paul Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hello Derren, Following our conversation on Sunday about my job, here is a couple of facts that was proven at work with the measuring gear that we have. From cold, the heatshield on my Gen 6 measured 162c after the 8 mile run to work. I wrapped the exhaust and under the same conditions it measured 137c. Stupid info, but, is it gonna be worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsmith79 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Just having a quick look on ebay, maybe it wasn't 5m i bought, probably more like 10m..................... sorry, but it was 2 years ago, i can't even remember what i did last week Hello Derren, Following our conversation on Sunday about my job, here is a couple of facts that was proven at work with the measuring gear that we have. From cold, the heatshield on my Gen 6 measured 162c after the 8 mile run to work. I wrapped the exhaust and under the same conditions it measured 137c. Stupid info, but, is it gonna be worth it? Ahh, but the heat shield is still attached with direct metal to metal contact to the exhaust, so it will conduct more of the heat from the manifold After a 20 minute run to work i can put my hand on my exhaust, i have never measured the temp, but it certainly works I am also in the process of modding my spare manifold by cutting off the heat shield mounting lugs to allow me to wrap the whole manifold without having to leave the 2 lugs unwrapped, but i prefer the look without the heat shield anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Cheers guys ,weirdly ill probably be fitting the shield back on anyways as Pauls is such a nice job.Nice one ill have a look about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdyGT Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 shame i didnt get to see pauls heatshield on sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted August 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 You can see mine soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadman09Paul Posted August 25, 2011 Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 Posted it back yesterday Derren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherv Posted August 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2011 You're a gent sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadman09Paul Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Yeh,right!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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