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...like most with uncoated headers, it doesn't take long before they look like shit even after a re-coat of paint. Even my Jet coated Hedman's on my 70 GMC 1/2 ton started to rust and pit after only a year. Has any one got any experience with header wrap? I don't think it looks bad but does it shorten the headers life span? Create heat problems somewhere else? ??? Any other solutions?
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« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2008, 22:24:18 » |
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Never used them myself and really never liked the look of it.
What I do is an old trick I got from Chris`s dad.
bbq paint. Lay it on thick with a brush.
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« Reply #2 on: September 18, 2008, 18:11:52 » |
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Though about using it but was wondering what happens when they get wet?
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« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2008, 06:12:27 » |
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I never thought of that...wonder if they smell like a dog? I would think they'd dry pretty fast though.
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« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2008, 23:58:01 » |
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I was watching Powerblock the other day and header wrap is good for cutting down under the hood heat, it will give you a better air/fuel mix
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« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2008, 08:09:10 » |
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Pain in the ass, tie straps don't stay, and if close clearances gets in the way when doing plugs. Had them on my 81 malibu and only had 1/2 by the time I sold it. Also they look like shit as far as I'm concerned.
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« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2008, 16:17:51 » |
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Pain in the ass, tie straps don't stay, and if close clearances gets in the way when doing plugs. Had them on my 81 malibu and only had 1/2 by the time I sold it. Also they look like shit as far as I'm concerned.
Don't suger coat it Beaumont...tell me what you realy think . Think I'll get out the BBQ paint and brush. |
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« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2008, 16:45:43 » |
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Pain in the ass, tie straps don't stay, and if close clearances gets in the way when doing plugs. Had them on my 81 malibu and only had 1/2 by the time I sold it. Also they look like shit as far as I'm concerned.
Ya I remember when you had that on your wagon Brian. I remember it being a bitch changing the plugs with out the wrap let alone with it. |
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« Reply #8 on: September 28, 2008, 15:39:00 » |
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Headers are never easy to change the plugs, I have to use a wrench yo get the back ones out of mine.
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« Reply #9 on: September 28, 2008, 18:26:06 » |
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Big blocks with 781 heads and Hooker Super Comps arn't to bad
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« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2008, 13:23:58 » |
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Big blocks with 781 heads and Hooker Super Comps arn't to bad
But I got a 355 SBC with headman headers and center bolt heads... |
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« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2008, 06:33:10 » |
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I had Hedman Headers and Vortec heads on my SB 1/2 ton. I believe it was #5 plug that was difficult. More room to maneuver in the 1/2 ton though.
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« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2008, 16:14:19 » |
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Not sure but its time for a new set of plugs I think so I will be stuck doing that this winter...along with a ton of other mods/upgrades/tunes
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« Reply #13 on: September 30, 2008, 18:28:32 » |
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Sounds like we're all getting ready for our winter projects..sad... but im kinda looking forward to the , wrench turning beer drinking bench racing garage get togethers  |
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« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2008, 17:56:30 » |
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Sounds like we're all getting ready for our winter projects..sad... but im kinda looking forward to the , wrench turning beer drinking bench racing garage get togethers I am to just minus the beer |
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