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-==Header wrap==
-Header wrap is material used to wrap around headers to reduce radiant heat.
-===Header wrap pros===
-Claims made by header wrap manufacturers ('''subject to bias: need to be verified or debunked'''):
-*Helps retain heat in the exhaust system, which maintains hotter exhaust gases, decreases density, and allows exhaust gas to exit faster.
-*Promotes greater exhaust scavenging and lowered intake temperature, which leads to increased horsepower.
-===Header wrap cons===
-*May void warranties of header manufacturers.
-*Holds in so much heat that the header metal fatigues and cracks.
-==Ceramic metallic coatings==
-==Porcelain coatings==
-==Aluminum spray==
-==Header paint==
-===Header paint cons===
-*Prone to bubbling.
-==Alternatives==
-*Insulating the engine compartment.
-==Needs to be researched==
-*http://www.alvinproducts.com/
-*Cerakote Chromex (details on prep need to be listed with this product)
-*http://www.CaswellPlating.com
-*POR-15 hi-temp coating
-*Black stove polish
-*[http://www.eastwood.com/ew-stainless-steel-hi-temp-paint-pint.html Eastwood's stainless steel exhaust manifold paint]
-*Zebrite black grate polish (or Hotspot black grate polish, made by Hydrachem, a UK company)
-*Hi-T pot belly black
-==Discussions==
-*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/header-paint-156388.html (has lots of good pics that can be used)
-*http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/header-wrap-163033.html

Latest revision as of 09:04, 17 January 2025