Best way to coat/insulate a header? |
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Best way to coat/insulate a header? |
KaptKaos |
Nov 30 2008, 01:02 AM
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Family Group: Members Posts: 4,009 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Near Wausau Member No.: 607 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Sort of a continuation from the previous thread about the eurorace header.
The header I have is used, but in decent shape. It needs a bead blasting and either a coating, or paint for sure. I have read that people sometimes wrap their header to keep temps lower. IIRC, wrapping also traps moisture, which isn't good either. I've seen some of those jet-hot coated headers and they look nice. I prefer flat grey, over the shiny finish, but I think they handle that. Which option lowers heat more? If I paint, what temp range paint do I need? Where can I get the insulation wrap stuff? Any other advice/experience is appreciated. Thanks! |
TimT |
Nov 30 2008, 04:17 PM
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retired Group: Members Posts: 4,033 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Wantagh, NY Member No.: 313 |
I have a set of jet hot coated headers on my 911, going on 6 years. This was jet hot applied to old oily rusty headers. The coating is only now starting to fail in a few spots. I consider that pretty good considering that the coating was applied to used headers.
Having said that. I would use Swain on my next set of headers.... actually I have a set of ERH waiting for some sort of treatment. I know some of the respected suppliers, and engine builder use Calico... |
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