Tonycaterham Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Anyone any experience of this as would seem to be a useful addition to keep underbody temperature down and stop me from frying the battery in its current location. Would it also reduce noise levels? Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Its very effective I always wrap my primaries, prolongs the life of the starter motor and reduces the heat soak into the water rail as well as the underbonnet temp. Only down side its itchy stuff so use gloves and a mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allegro Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 Did mine last night. Did not use gloves. My hands are in a right state this morning. Andy Mac teeth.gif Out of Control RED SLR teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 both rob and alegro hit it right on the nail i did mine on wed had to go for a pee mi willy was itchy for hours my wife kept giving me dirty looks when you first start the car it smokes like hell you will need 10 mt for a 4 branch i got mine from proven 01822613200 £13.00 very good price its called cooltek fredid=blue> smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonycaterham Posted March 1, 2002 Author Share Posted March 1, 2002 Fred, Thanks for that. I have ordered 10mtrs this morning from Proven, half the price of Demon Tweeks! Will also be investing in a good set of gloves!!!! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allegro Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 I used grip wire to secure mine to the primaries. I'm off this afternoon to buy some stainless jubilee clips cause I do not reacon it is going to stay on. IMHO Save yourself time, pain and skin off the back of your hands and use jubilee clips from the start. Wish I had wink.gif I am sure it has reduced a little engine noise also. The wrap not the clips. Andy Mac teeth.gif Out of Control RED SLR teeth.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonycaterham Posted March 1, 2002 Author Share Posted March 1, 2002 Allegro, When I spoke to Proven this morning they recomended stainless steel jubilee clips, so you are on the right trail. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taran Las Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 I used exhaust wrap and fixed it with jubilee clips and it's stayed put. I performed the wrapping operation with the primaries on my knee. Unfortunately I was wearing shorts and my knees were in a terrible state for a week. So be warned! A certain amount of refitting is required to get the length of wrap on each pipe correct - if you dont get the lengths right it looks amateur. Regards Phil Owen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebottle Posted March 1, 2002 Share Posted March 1, 2002 This is part of a response from Mark Fisher (of Fisher Sportscars) about wrapping.... "Exhaust wrap works well if used properly. Beware of exposing even small areas of any part of the exhaust system. The radiated heat from even the tiniest portion will be far greater than any part of an unwrapped system. The act of wrapping retains the enormous heat of the cylinder head gasses so beware of melting the support bobbins and also any mounting that can transfer heat to the chassis. "GRP, when heated sufficiently, will release vapours that have a low flash point. If a large area is hot enough a big fire will start. "Customers who line their sills as recommended by us with heat reflective material combined with a good air flow experience no problems." .......so be warned...?!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonycaterham Posted March 1, 2002 Author Share Posted March 1, 2002 Oh!! Thanks for that. W*******d owners should be aware of this!!! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slarty Blat Fast Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 You guys used 10m of wrap for 4 primaries, but what width was it? 1" - 2" - what? And now you've had it on the car for for a while have you noticed any difference in under-bonnet temperature, or even performance, and have the silencer mounting bobbins starter to melt or the paint begin to blister or discolour where the pipe exits through the body? Just asking before I fit it myself. Cheers. Slarty Blat Fasttongue.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted March 7, 2002 Share Posted March 7, 2002 the width was 2 inches no problems at all heat factor reduced happy with result wash hands before a pp fredid=blue> smile.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Mclaughlin Posted March 8, 2002 Share Posted March 8, 2002 I have had the pipes on my crossflow wrapped for about 15 mths . The reduction in cabin heat, underbonnet heat is very pronounced, so much in fact that the heater needs to be used through winter!!. As ambient temps in Australia can be 30-40C in summer I rank this as a most useful mod. Have not noticed any heat discolouration or blistering of paint on body. Suggest also that you paint wrap after curing with a good heat resistant paint. According to the makers of "thermotec" it helps to preserve the wrap and tidies up frayed or loose threads inn the material Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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