Exhaust/Headers Wrapping

[The_blue_knight]

Hello guys. I have just joined as a new member.

I would like to start a thread for anyone that has/wants wrapped headers?
I have bought some high temperature wrap but I'm not sure how good it is.
Any fitting advice and recommended brands for future? My headers are stainless and have cracked a few times. So my reason for wrapping is to try and awoid further cracking.

Thanks.

[Hongkongfooi]

wrapping won't necessarily prevent cracking of the pipes. the wrapping gets damp and heats all the time remember

[scotty]

Would it not be better to get the headers ceramic heat coated instead of wrapping them or is that better .

[The_blue_knight]

Yea It would be better to ceramic coat first then wrap but it is additional cost that puts me off doing that. I will probably have to replace it as I have read that they go brittle.
Standard headers are very thick and have heat shields. where as stainless are really thin with no heat shield. I am hoping that the wrap will help the heat to walm the pipe evenly. even when it's damp I need to keep the heat in.

[The_blue_knight]

Does anyone have wrapped headers? What is the wrap used and would you recommend it?

Thanks

[SpecB]

Just use std DEI wrap and stainless lock wire don't bother with the metal cable ties.