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Mozen 07-25-2013 09:46 AM

Wrapping HFCs
 
Ive seen a lot of coments about wrapping HFCs both positive and negative. I have the dei kit for my headders and had enough left to do my cats.....any thoughts? Car is NA with full boltons

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Chuck33079 07-25-2013 09:53 AM

I helped a buddy of mine wrap his Berks for his G37. No negative effects so far. No noticeable positive effects either, although he swears it's a touch quieter than another friend's identically modded G37.

ChrisSlicks 07-25-2013 10:37 AM

Probably not much benefit for a street car but on the track it helps to keep your feet cooler. The transmission tunnel near your feet gets red hot on track with carpets removed, LOL.

NeverBoneStck 07-25-2013 12:01 PM

I wrapped my art pipes and no more noise ...

DarkJak 07-25-2013 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NeverBoneStck (Post 2418643)
I wrapped my art pipes and no more noise ...

What kind of noise were you getting before?

Isn't there an issue with catalytic converters disintegrating when they get too hot? Would that possibly be increased with wrapping, since it traps more heat inside, or does the lower cel count negate that?

Chuck33079 07-25-2013 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak (Post 2418824)
Isn't there an issue with catalytic converters disintegrating when they get too hot? Would that possibly be increased with wrapping, since it traps more heat inside, or does the lower cel count negate that?

That's why people say not to do it, but I've personally never heard of a cat failing from it. I'm sure it's happened, but I haven't seen it. I'm sure you're decreasing the lifespan of the cat, but whether it's by a noticable amount I can't say.

Mozen 07-25-2013 03:25 PM

Well done....still need to add a few ties. I did it wet and will let it dry before the silicone spray.http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/26/zy9ery7y.jpg


Not the best by any means but should do the job.


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Chuck33079 07-25-2013 03:43 PM

Be prepared for it to smoke. A lot.

SS_Firehawk 07-25-2013 03:47 PM

Lol, call me vain, but I think they look badass with the black wrap and metal bits

Fountainhead 07-25-2013 04:00 PM

Personally those Crocs rock!

synolimit 07-26-2013 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak (Post 2418824)
What kind of noise were you getting before?

Isn't there an issue with catalytic converters disintegrating when they get too hot? Would that possibly be increased with wrapping, since it traps more heat inside, or does the lower cel count negate that?


No its fine. Turbo cars run way hotter than a NA and they don't have issues.

Wrap everything! Keep temps down on everything near any exhaust part!

synolimit 07-26-2013 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mozen (Post 2418926)
Well done....still need to add a few ties. I did it wet and will let it dry before the silicone spray.

Not the best by any means but should do the job.


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Normal cheap wrap or the already dark color titanium wrap?

Chuck33079 07-26-2013 06:54 PM

Looks like the new stuff since he said he hasn't sprayed it yet. I've never played with the new Ti stuff since I bought way, way too much of the old stuff and still haven't used it all.

Am I the only one who kinda likes the way it smells when it's burning in?

synolimit 07-26-2013 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2420747)
Looks like the new stuff since he said he hasn't sprayed it yet. I've never played with the new Ti stuff since I bought way, way too much of the old stuff and still haven't used it all.

Am I the only one who kinda likes the way it smells when it's burning in?

Well the Ti is way better. You don't have to wet it, its like silk. Goes on much easier and you can pull it really tight. Like medium grey color so I'm wondering if he used something completely different.

DEpointfive0 07-26-2013 11:25 PM

What's with this silicone spray?

I have Ti wrap... And I wouldn't use anything else... Do I need to use this silicone spray?


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