At 05:04 PM 8/8/98 -0400, you wrote:
>I got Gibson headers and exhaust installed on my Dak a couple weeks ago,
>and I'm concerned about the rise in the underhood temps caused by the
>headers. I was looking for some jackets or wraps for the headers, but
>the only company I could find was Thermo-Tec (www.thermotec.com).
>Anyone know of any other companies that makes or carries things like
>this? Are there any downsides of using jackets or wraps on headers?
>Thanks for any help or comments.
>
Yep, I've heard that wrap will trap moisture and cause the headers
to rust out very quickly. I don't know about other manufacturers, but
I think JBA specifies "no wrap" as a condition of their warrantee.
A much better way to reduce underhood temps is a ceramic coating.
(Not cheap though.)
-Jon-
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