Heat Wrap

1. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

   #1 3rd June 2008, 13:43

   Just got a second hand Superspint mainfold
   
   It needs to be re-wraped, as its only part done atm
   
   
   just need some help in sorting which wrap, what width and length to get
   
   Thanks
2. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #2 3rd June 2008, 13:50

   egay do some good deals on heatwrap.
   
   get the nice and wide stuff easyer to overlap.
3. Godzilla Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Torquay, Devon Posts: 389 Saxo VTR MK 2

   #3 3rd June 2008, 14:04

   What's the heatwrap actually needed for?
4. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #4 3rd June 2008, 14:09

   reduces engine bay temps, also keeps heat inside manifold which increases with gas speed.
5. Godzilla Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Torquay, Devon Posts: 389 Saxo VTR MK 2

   #5 3rd June 2008, 14:21

   I see, which can mean slightly more bhp?
6. littleracer Trouble Maker Joined: Feb 2008 hook,hamshire Posts: 3426 black citroen saxo mk2 & focus ST '225',merc C180

   #6 3rd June 2008, 14:22

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Godzilla I see, which can mean slightly more bhp?

   yes but neglegible
7. Sean Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2005 St Andrews United Kingdom (Scotland) Posts: 7384 Green mk1 vtr/s and Focus zetec

   #7 3rd June 2008, 14:23

   it's more about not losing power due to heatsoak than about gaining anything to be honest.
8. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #8 3rd June 2008, 14:49

   simon when i did mine i used about 50 ft of 2 inch wide wrap
   
   got it from nimbus motorsport
   its dei stuff and seems pretty good
9. dan1800 Infrequent Poster Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 129

   #9 3rd June 2008, 15:41

   50ft!! jeez, nothing escapes out of that then lol
10. samcook Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2005 evesham, worcs United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3813 197 cup

    #10 3rd June 2008, 17:14

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dan1800 50ft!! jeez, nothing escapes out of that then lol

    yeh its suprising how much you use!
11. FinchysSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2087 Megane F1 R26 Liquid Yellow

    #11 3rd June 2008, 17:44

    iv just recieved mine today, i got it from Driftworks (i no its a saxo) but its perfect length and not to bad a price 43 delivered, plus you know its going to be good stuff, then get the metal ties off ebay. Il have some pics up in my thread tomorrow as will be fitting it m8
    
    Finch
12. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

    #12 3rd June 2008, 17:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Alex-VTS simon when i did mine i used about 50 ft of 2 inch wide wrap got it from nimbus motorsport its dei stuff and seems pretty good

    50 ft
    
    Was that just for the mani?
    iirc you did the centre section aswell?
13. steviet Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 4119

    #13 3rd June 2008, 17:50

    ill be doing mines in the next couple off days also . but does the heatwrap stuff get burning hot aswell?
14. jpsaxo Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Oct 2005 Sydney Posts: 8525 Mango Westcoast

    #14 3rd June 2008, 18:08

    4-1's need more than 4-2-1 dont forget people.
15. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

    #15 3rd June 2008, 18:28

    After looking on Ebay found these few
    
    1. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=008
    
    2. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=020
    
    3. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=015
    Hmmmmm I like the look of the graphite
16. user_11460 Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2006 Staffs Posts: 3778 207 HDi GT

    #16 3rd June 2008, 18:29

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by jpsaxo 4-1's need more than 4-2-1 dont forget people.

    So for my 4-2-1, do you think I'll be ok with 30 ft / 10 mtr
17. oadamo Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2006 walsall Posts: 340 saxo vts- rwd conversion/ subaru wrx

    #17 3rd June 2008, 18:35

    i got some of this cheap and seems the same as the more expensive stuff.
    adam
    
    
    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EXHAUST-HEAT-W...mZ190225482996
18. vtsr14 Infrequent Poster Joined: Nov 2007 a331 bvr track Posts: 155 vts mine pink vtr hers cupra r used to be mine :

    #18 3rd June 2008, 18:42

    bought some not that long ago in graphite/black has gone white, so be aware ppls
    
    stuart
19. FinchysSaxo Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Buckinghamshire Posts: 2087 Megane F1 R26 Liquid Yellow

    #19 3rd June 2008, 19:26

    http://www.driftworks.com/catalog/pr...heat-wrap.html
    
    There you go there is where i got it from, its 50 ft and 2" inch wide.
    
    Finch
20. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #20 3rd June 2008, 21:21

    50 foot and 1 inch wide us what i used but had to be careful and not overlap it as much
    
    
    
    so get 50 foot byt 2 inch wide for sure
21. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #21 3rd June 2008, 21:34

    does halfords sell the wrap or is it a internet job
22. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #22 3rd June 2008, 21:36

    50 ft for mani and 50 for centre
    
    both 2 inch
    thats what i used simon
23. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #23 3rd June 2008, 21:42

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Simon Hmmmmm I like the look of the graphite

    the graphite one that we sell is basically the same as the white stuff but with a coating that means you don't need any other treatment spray.
24. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

    #24 3rd June 2008, 22:50

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Predator_VTR

    Isn't the 2-1 section meant to be the other way - i.e. the allen head bolts facing the floor when it's on the car?
25. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #25 3rd June 2008, 23:07

    not sure tbh mate, does yours, its not on yet like
    
    dont think it matters really mate, i put it that way so i have a little more clearence with the allen bolts being upwards
26. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

    #26 3rd June 2008, 23:15

    I've got mine facing the floor (when fitted to the car) and have had trouble with the bloody thing blowing at that 2-1 section on cold starts - sounds like a bag of hammers haha.
    
    
    
    As soon as I get any torque on those bolts they round off. I've made up some ally spacers on the lathe which will let me use 13mm hex heads instead - that should let me tighten them right up and stop the blowing.
    
    Don't think it makes any difference which way it is... if I turn it the other way I don't think I'll have any room to tighten those bolts as the left one is gonna be close to the sump (as you can see).
27. Predator_R32p Super Moderator Joined: Mar 2003 Durham (England) Posts: 37932 1. AX 2. Mk2 Saxo VTR 3. MK4 R32 DBP

    #27 3rd June 2008, 23:21

    get some exhaust sealent