How much Heat Wrap?

Jokeshopbeard · 02-24-2009, 10:06 PM

Been a little gripped by the whole financial thing goin on these days, so am looking for some nice cheap mods for the EK9 for the time being and have decided a little heat wrap on my manifold would go a long way!!

But my question is, how much length and what width heat wrap would be required to cover a whole manifold? I currently run a Vibrant 4-2-1, and would like to get a little too much than too little..

Does anybody have any ideas on quantity? And good brands? Or is it all pretty much the same?

Cheers!!

Bon87 · 02-24-2009, 10:19 PM

Heres a rough idea, as all manifolds are different legths anyway...
1" x 30 metres
2" x 15 metres

Use gloves and apparently wetting the wrap and as you wrap it makes it easier.
Jubiless clips is probably the most secure way of tying it all down imo, can be had from local motor factors for about £0.50p each

HTH

b16 mini · 02-25-2009, 12:05 AM

avoid the cheap stuff, it just falls apart and rips easily, spend a bit more and do the job once,

i used stuff from rallydesign before but it was a few years ago, was good stuff

Professional Motorsport Parts, Spares & Rally Equipment from Rally Design

oh and also if you can use stainless steel locking wire to secure it, looks more profesional than big jubilee clips but you will need the right tool.

RagingAngel · 02-25-2009, 01:56 AM

I would also wear a mask as there's little strands/flakes that come off the heat wrap when you stand handling it. Not something you would want to breathe.

Long sleeve shirt/trousers are a good idea too unless you feel like itching for a few days.

blinx9900 · 02-25-2009, 04:38 AM

eeeeeeeee wear long sleeve for sure then take it off and put on a regular shirt when your done!! I hate working with wraps, you feel so nasty afterwards if you don't wear al ong sleeve.

Jokeshopbeard · 02-25-2009, 06:57 AM

Cheers for all the answers guys. Would you recommend a 1" or 2" for the job?

rvm · 02-25-2009, 07:40 AM

Also you need to protect your eyes, just in case!

olly ek9 · 02-25-2009, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jokeshopbeard

Cheers for all the answers guys. Would you recommend a 1" or 2" for the job?

2" boss

and soak the wrap in a bowl full of warm water for half hour or so before you wrap

much nicer to handle that way

Jokeshopbeard · 02-25-2009, 09:56 AM

Lovely - pics up of the results asap! Nice one!!

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Jokeshopbeard VTEC Addict! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. London Posts: 2,083	How much Heat Wrap? Been a little gripped by the whole financial thing goin on these days, so am looking for some nice cheap mods for the EK9 for the time being and have decided a little heat wrap on my manifold would go a long way!! But my question is, how much length and what width heat wrap would be required to cover a whole manifold? I currently run a Vibrant 4-2-1, and would like to get a little too much than too little.. Does anybody have any ideas on quantity? And good brands? Or is it all pretty much the same? Cheers!! __________________ Computer games don't affect kids - I mean, if Pacman affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pill's and listening to repetitive electronic music...

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Bon87 DC2 ITR Owner Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: East Anglia (UK) Posts: 1,509	Re: How much Heat Wrap? Heres a rough idea, as all manifolds are different legths anyway... 1" x 30 metres 2" x 15 metres Use gloves and apparently wetting the wrap and as you wrap it makes it easier. Jubiless clips is probably the most secure way of tying it all down imo, can be had from local motor factors for about £0.50p each HTH __________________ My DC2R

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b16 mini B18 powered mini+ek9 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: cornwall,uk Posts: 1,127	Re: How much Heat Wrap? avoid the cheap stuff, it just falls apart and rips easily, spend a bit more and do the job once, i used stuff from rallydesign before but it was a few years ago, was good stuff Professional Motorsport Parts, Spares & Rally Equipment from Rally Design oh and also if you can use stainless steel locking wire to secure it, looks more profesional than big jubilee clips but you will need the right tool. Last edited by b16 mini; 02-25-2009 at 12:10 AM.

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RagingAngel 本田 Gearing Authority Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 2,016	Re: How much Heat Wrap? I would also wear a mask as there's little strands/flakes that come off the heat wrap when you stand handling it. Not something you would want to breathe. Long sleeve shirt/trousers are a good idea too unless you feel like itching for a few days.

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blinx9900 333whp 259wtq :) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: socal usa Posts: 10,503	Re: How much Heat Wrap? eeeeeeeee wear long sleeve for sure then take it off and put on a regular shirt when your done!! I hate working with wraps, you feel so nasty afterwards if you don't wear al ong sleeve. __________________ I love emotocons

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Jokeshopbeard VTEC Addict! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. London Posts: 2,083	Re: How much Heat Wrap? Cheers for all the answers guys. Would you recommend a 1" or 2" for the job? __________________ Computer games don't affect kids - I mean, if Pacman affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pill's and listening to repetitive electronic music...

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Jokeshopbeard VTEC Addict! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N. London Posts: 2,083	Re: How much Heat Wrap? Lovely - pics up of the results asap! Nice one!! __________________ Computer games don't affect kids - I mean, if Pacman affected us as kids, we'd all be running around in darkened rooms, munching magic pill's and listening to repetitive electronic music...

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