Tight fart Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Whats the best way to fit Exhaust wrap ? SLR for sale T.F@O.F. www.griptv.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE GILBERT Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 The special fixings that normally come with the kit that you cut your hands on for ever more. BTW I hate exhaust wrap nearly as much as loft insulation, mainly because its itchy ****ty horrid stuff HTH Steve See My Zetec Power 7(nearly up for sale!) Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Soak it in water before you put it on. No dust......otherwise wear a decent mask, and safety glasses, as well as latex gloves. You DO NOT want to be scratching your eyes/nuts after handling this stuff....... 😳 😳 I use SS jubilee clips........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Blatman, you sound like you speak from experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelspeed Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Start at the top with a big overlap, that'll hold that end. Then use the proper clips at the bottom end where they are out of the way of your dannies when working on the engine. Worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight fart Posted May 20, 2003 Author Share Posted May 20, 2003 Pick up what I thought was a kit, but it's just wrap. I thought someone on here recomended wire ties or something. SLR for sale T.F@O.F. www.griptv.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asklepios Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Another use for those handy wire locking pliars and stainless wire. Just be careful to turn in the cut end ,otherwise you will scratch yourself everytime you even look at the exhaust! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Brother Posted May 20, 2003 Share Posted May 20, 2003 Did mine the same as Chelspeed but used Jubilee clips to finish at the bottom of the manifold. Worked a treat 😬 Steve Ironic isn't it, that God gave the tortoise a drag factor of 0.03! Se7en-Up! Less is more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Haighton Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 I use soft copper wire - from the middle of a flat twin and earth cable - ends twisted together and then flattened over. Seems to work. Could never figure out how to put the 'proper' clips on and get them tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted May 21, 2003 Share Posted May 21, 2003 Blatman, you sound like you speak from experience Maybe........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tight fart Posted May 21, 2003 Author Share Posted May 21, 2003 And does it need coating afterwards? SLR for sale T.F@O.F. www.griptv.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Does what need coating? Blatman's nudger? Is this the time or the place to ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leadership Team SLR No.77 Posted May 22, 2003 Leadership Team Share Posted May 22, 2003 Before you remove the manifold make a mark on each tube where you want the wrap to finish - it's not obvious when they're lying on the garage floor. Soak the wrap for a minute or 2 - it tightens at it drys out. 1" is easier to work with than 2" Stainless clips specific for the job available from Demon Ts. Watch how you fit them - as said they're bl%%dy sharp Stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Howe Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 There now seems to be two sorts of exhaust wrap. That which needs soaking (moistening, would be more correct) to make it pliable and that which does not. Both are equally simple to use... do not use the would-be-sexy s/steel ties, as you cannot crank them tight enough and they do cut your fingers, instead a "Jubbly" at the end of each tube or an oversized clip over two tubes. Spray with heat resistant coating... but beware of the smoke screen when you first use the car - don't go shopping or visit traffic lights at red!!! This material is meant for insulation use and has no ability to take abrasive contact. Therefore when fitting, make sure you have enough clearance and that you do not "force" it in any manner than will damage it surface. If you think it might itch you skin, wear rubber gloves JH Deliveries by Saffron, the yellow 222bhp Sausage delivery machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 The exhaust wrap I use is Cooltec , available from Peter Lloyd Rallying mail order ( do search on google ) for £32 !!!! . this is for 2" x 15m . The cooletc is a nice white wrap , and is "knitted" in a tight weave . I have tried other more expensive ones and they have all streched / frayed , fallen apart . Do the Cheelspeed method and use stainless jubliee clips at he bottom . The cooltec shouldnt be applied wet . Wrap the manifold off the car , using a 50 % overlap . No further spray / treatment is required . Reduces the underbonnet temps dramatically and lasts me 2-3 years . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Phillips Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Alternatively, send your primaries and collector to Peter Carter at Camcoating for a hard-wearing and attractive finish. Just got mine back this week in Satin Black. Coated inside and out for £180 plus VAT. Racing pics and items for sale here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Plato Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 yes - hardwearing and attracive finish , or maybe not compared to stainless . But the manifold will still emit loads more heat than if it was wrapped ......... I can touch my manifold when the engine is running . Save £150 for a trackday and wrap it dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Phillips Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I have raced for some years with exhaust wrap and hate it with a vengenanceb . IMHO poor looks compared to nicely finished metal. Clips, wire ties etc and constant fraying. No doubt about its effectivieness, though. I run a high output race BDA and underbonnet temperature hasn't been an issue. And I don't intend touching the primaries whilst they are running!! Racing pics and items for sale here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blatman Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 I use the brown Thermotec tape, in 1" wide flavour, and I put it on wet (well, damp, rather than wet), 'cos I don't want to be inhaling all the dust that comes off it. It might not be bad for me, but I think it probably should be avoided....... Like Trevor, I'm not a fan of the way it looks, and it doesn't do abrasion at all well, but it works..... There a picture here, of a Rover V8, sporting Thermotec tape, and jubbly clips holding it on..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted May 22, 2003 Share Posted May 22, 2003 Stainless steel ties £9.95 + P & P for 10 from http://www.proven-products.co.uk/products/cooltek.htm The COOLTEK wrap was only £15.50 + p & p for 10mtr x 50mm from Proven Products! Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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