heatwrapping

1. user_57105 Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2012 york, acomb Posts: 287 106 gti

   #1 21st March 2013, 22:29

   how many metres of heat wrap will i need for a 4-2-1 manifold just want to check before i take it off i have 10 metres but dont no if it will be enough.
2. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #2 22nd March 2013, 10:12

   Which 4-2-1 and how will you be wrapping it? Depending on how you do the primaries and collector(s) really dictates how much you'll use. Have a search on the forums mate - it's been covered a lot
3. user_46658 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS

   #3 22nd March 2013, 10:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ross Which 4-2-1 and how will you be wrapping it? Depending on how you do the primaries and collector(s) really dictates how much you'll use. Have a search on the forums mate - it's been covered a lot

   

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4. ns9900 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 123 happy land, worcestershire/surrey Posts: 798 saxo vtr 2002

   #4 22nd March 2013, 15:12

   Does it make a huge diff if my cold air feed sits behind the headlights ?
5. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #5 22nd March 2013, 15:13

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ns9900 Does it make a huge diff if my cold air feed sits behind the headlights ?

   Define huge? All performance mods are compounded. One compliments the other (hopefully).
6. ns9900 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 123 happy land, worcestershire/surrey Posts: 798 saxo vtr 2002

   #6 22nd March 2013, 15:18

   Noticeable for from what's existing? I got a sports cat sys with cold air fed from headlight so will reducing the temp from the manifold effect the air flow temp?
7. user_39461 Super Moderator Joined: Nov 2009 Cambridge(ish), UK. Posts: 10581 BMW 5x M50d.

   #7 22nd March 2013, 15:42

   No. You'll probably not notice a thing at all tbh. Will keep the temperatures down generally, prolong the life of components like the alternator etc, and may assist a little with performance, but you certainly wont feel it on it's own. Will look "race car" though
8. Alfie09 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 579

   #8 22nd March 2013, 17:49

   And make sure you seal it properly afterwards!!!
   
   And wear gloves when fitting it!!!
   
   The quality of the wrap also affects how much help it gives
9. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

   #9 22nd March 2013, 17:55

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by ns9900 Does it make a huge diff if my cold air feed sits behind the headlights ?

   No.
   
   Watch mighty car mods video about cold air feeds. I think you'll find it very interesting.
10. ns9900 Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 123 happy land, worcestershire/surrey Posts: 798 saxo vtr 2002

    #10 22nd March 2013, 19:14

    I have seen , seems like it's only really worth it if the headlight is removed and the ram air is in effect
11. MartinObviously Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Dec 2012 Perth Posts: 3665 Peugeot 106 1.1 Turbo Peugeot 106 1.5D Turbo Peuge

    #11 22nd March 2013, 19:15

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by ns9900 I have seen , seems like it's only really worth it if the headlight is removed and the ram air is in effect

    
    but the gain is like, 746 watts.