Heatwrapping every part of exhaust

1. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

   #1 11th September 2010, 23:56

   I've seen some people do this, and I'm aware of some of the features, I.e keeps engine bay temps down etc
   
   but does it help with feeling a little more performance? In otherways by keeping heat in the exhaust causing better gasflow?
2. Andy_K Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jan 2004 in the garage trying to fix the car Posts: 5882 Mondeo st tdci & Supercharged vts

   #2 12th September 2010, 09:42

   Yes it keeps the gas temperature up, and will therefore allow the exhaust to flow slightly quicker, but I would bet that you would never feel any 'gain' from doing this on your run of the mill car.
3. Lilreg999 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 898

   #3 12th September 2010, 11:04

   you hardly feel gains tbf.. its you might get slightly colder air through your filter tho.. and depending on system will get more popping
4. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #4 12th September 2010, 11:30

   use heat wrap to protect your engine components. All pulse tuning is done in the manifold so it is pointless IMO to wrap the exhaust..
   
   Kev
5. Oxas16V Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2005 Frankfurt-Germany Posts: 203 Saxo VTS 1.6 16V

   #5 12th September 2010, 11:53

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by KamRacing use heat wrap to protect your engine components. All pulse tuning is done in the manifold so it is pointless IMO to wrap the exhaust.. Kev

   Yeah, but what's with that message, that a hotter exhaust gas will flow faster, than a colder one?
   
   Greetz Robert
6. user_38615 Established Member Joined: Oct 2009 Birmingham Posts: 2073 Current - 56 1.9 astra Sri Owned - 54 C2 GT. Ow

   #6 12th September 2010, 12:00

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Lilreg999 you hardly feel gains tbf.. its you might get slightly colder air through your filter tho.. and depending on system will get more popping

   haha popping you say

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7. user_37194 Established Member Joined: Sep 2009 rotherham Posts: 1832 Be scirocco, full on 03plate track spec Saxo

   #7 12th September 2010, 17:24

   i plan on doing myn tbh as i have no heat shields under the car.
8. bctuning L-plater Joined: Jan 2010 nottingham Posts: 60 saxo vtr turbo mk2 66 chevrolet chevelle

   #8 13th September 2010, 21:35

   pointless if you want power gains, good for protection if you have no heat shields