Important! : Heat wrapping manifolds 4-2-1

  1. Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2008 Suffolk Posts: 759 MK1 VTR
    #1
    done a search answerd a couple of my questions but have a couple more. I noticed that some people say they use clips when wrapping what sort of clips are these and do they stay on the manifold at all times even when fitted, so are they metal and do you all think it is a good idea to wrap seems to be differnt views on this. Cheers
    quick edit :- also i noticed somone say they used 50 meters to wrap a 4-2-1 manifold, does this seem right or did they mean 50 feet, as 50 meters is around 150 feet seems a lot
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Reading Posts: 8980 French tin can
    #2
    If you're running a fair amount of power, then it will make a small difference, otherwise, safe yourself the money, time and effort.

    The clips will remain on, as they are holding the wrap in place. Visit Kam's site if you want to buy some, they're not expensive.

    50 meters would be incorrect. 50 feet seems correct, but that would probably be for 1 inch wide wrap. You get wider versions, so you wouldn't need such a great length in that case.
  3. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #3
    wrapping a mani looks smart thats about it really (i have mine wrapped n dont really notice it)

    50ft and a few clips will be needed
    i used 2 inch wide wrap for mines
  4. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #4
    I pack of the 1 inch (50ft) is not quite long enough to do one manifold all the way to the end, you will be left with a few inches bare.
  5. Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR
    #5
    is heatwrap really worth the money and effort? ino it keeps heat in which makes the gases flow better and it keeps the hot air from escaping into the engine bay but is it really worth it?
  6. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R
    #6
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Alex-VTS View Post
    wrapping a mani looks smart thats about it really (i have mine wrapped n dont really notice it)

    50ft and a few clips will be needed
    i used 2 inch wide wrap for mines
    Agreed ^ ^ I used a 50ft roll 2" wide and had a small amount left over - this was to wrap a 4 -1 manifold.
  7. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #7
    i wrapped a 4-1 aswell btw

    and my centre section
  8. Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR
    #8
    how long does heatwrap last? if you wrapped the centre section then wouldnt it get wet if it rained and muddy etc?
  9. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #9
    it dos get wet ect yes
    but it wont rot ect

    i tore mine on a curb though
  10. Regular Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Port Talbot Posts: 279 Citroen Saxo VTS MK2. Lotus Elise Series 2
    #10
    Can it be done with the manifold already fitted? I really don't want to take it back off just to bandage it up...
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Mar 2007 Yorkshire Posts: 5415 Saxo
    #11
    Dont wrap an unpainted manifold or it will just rot away, and use this sealant on the wrap after to stop it from coming loose and fraying with wear and tear;



    Its about a tenner on ebay.

    I recommend jubilee clips because you can nip one end of the wrap down as your doing it to get a nice tight wrap. Also wetting the wrap gets it on tighter and stops you from itching from the fibres.
  12. West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL
    #12
    it wont on a stainless mani ste

    plus wraping mild steel can cause craking so thats what usually fails on them not rust
    the silicon stinks when you start running the car dont it lol