Header Wrap before tune??

pg6speed · 07-14-2010, 10:02 PM

I installed my headers (F.I. LTH) about two weeks ago and love them but I'm in need of a tune. I spoke with Richard at UpRev today and he strongly suggested that I wrap the headers before getting a tune due to the increased under hood temps affecting the potential of the tune. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to take his advise and uninstall the headers, wrap them and reinstall them before my tune but, I would just like some thoughts/opinions on the necessity of wrapping the headers . Is it necessary and has anyone done it for there Z?

Daishi · 07-15-2010, 07:56 AM

Not necessary unless your going with a supercharger. This has been stated by Tony himself.

Neo187H · 07-15-2010, 12:15 PM

Personally I'd advise against wrapping the headers, if anything get them "jethot" coated or somethign similiar. Though the turn around time on that and expense will be much higher than just wrapping them.

cotizi · 07-15-2010, 01:52 PM

Richard has been bugging me about wrapping mine for awhile and I got the same thing from Tony recommending not to wrap them. I haven't decided what to do either, but if you wrap it against the manufacturer's recommendation, it could void Tony's warranty if any issues arrive.

Worth also noting, the plastic sleeve holding the extended 02 wires can potentially melt. I drove my car very hard at a two day autocross event where I did well over 30 runs in the 96 degree heat, and when I took the car to get tuned the plastic wrap had melted on both sides and had to be replaced with heat wrap. Just something to consider.

Make sure you definately get the opinion of people who actually have these headers on this actual car. they will be the best people to make a decision based off of!

07-14-2010, 10:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
pg6speed Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio Posts: 223 Drives: 10 Armada Rep Power: 16	Header Wrap before tune?? I installed my headers (F.I. LTH) about two weeks ago and love them but I'm in need of a tune. I spoke with Richard at UpRev today and he strongly suggested that I wrap the headers before getting a tune due to the increased under hood temps affecting the potential of the tune. I'm pretty sure that I'm going to take his advise and uninstall the headers, wrap them and reinstall them before my tune but, I would just like some thoughts/opinions on the necessity of wrapping the headers . Is it necessary and has anyone done it for there Z? __________________ STILLEN G3 / F.I. TDX (NO RESONATORS) / F.I. LTH / UpRev Tuned / BC-Racing ER Coilovers / DIY Oil Cooler / Short Shifter

07-15-2010, 07:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Daishi Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 683 Drives: 09 370z 6Speed Rep Power: 17	Not necessary unless your going with a supercharger. This has been stated by Tony himself. __________________ Cobb Tuned \| Injen Intakes \| Fast Intentions Long Tube Headers \| Fast Intentions TDX Catback 18" Resonators CF Mufflers \| Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi Shift Knob \| 19x9.5/19x10.5 Five Axis Design S5:F w/ 245/40/19 - 285/35/19 Hankook Ventus V12's

07-15-2010, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
cotizi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 391 Drives: 2012 VW GTI 6MT Rep Power: 217	Richard has been bugging me about wrapping mine for awhile and I got the same thing from Tony recommending not to wrap them. I haven't decided what to do either, but if you wrap it against the manufacturer's recommendation, it could void Tony's warranty if any issues arrive. Worth also noting, the plastic sleeve holding the extended 02 wires can potentially melt. I drove my car very hard at a two day autocross event where I did well over 30 runs in the 96 degree heat, and when I took the car to get tuned the plastic wrap had melted on both sides and had to be replaced with heat wrap. Just something to consider. Make sure you definately get the opinion of people who actually have these headers on this actual car. they will be the best people to make a decision based off of! __________________ Past - 2009 Silver 6MT Sport 370Z Current - 2012 VW GTI 6-Speed

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07-15-2010, 12:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Neo187H Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 302 Drives: PW 370Z Rep Power: 16	Personally I'd advise against wrapping the headers, if anything get them "jethot" coated or somethign similiar. Though the turn around time on that and expense will be much higher than just wrapping them.