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Message started by sunny on 04/27/05 at 08:27:27

Title: Header wrap
Post by sunny on 04/27/05 at 08:27:27

is it just for decoration?

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by PerrydaSavage on 04/27/05 at 08:47:54

Besides giving your Bike that terribly cool, no nonsense "industrial" look, header wrap actually keeps the exhaust cooler temp wise.
Betcha header wrap would look wild on the LS650's big pipe!

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by sunny on 04/27/05 at 09:46:59

i'll post a pic when i've put it on. ;D

i ordered some and i'll be picking it up saturday.
black of course. and the guy at jim's cycle shop told me exactly how to put it on. i think it will require me to remove the header, but that isn't too big a deal.
i don't think.

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by rkutzner on 04/27/05 at 14:36:13

The pipe might be cooler from the outside to the touch because of the wrap, but the header wrap keeps the exhaust temps HIGHER inside the pipe. This aids in scavenging the exhaust out of the pipe, in effect making it flow better. This is a common drag race thing, I did it on my Z400, too, for a while but it didn't add any noticable performance. I'd like to see the pics, though, as it will make it look bad !!! 8)

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by gitarzan on 04/27/05 at 16:33:19

Where'd you order from, Sunny? I've only seen one place with it and it was a real nasty color. Black would rock.

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 04/27/05 at 16:43:31

gitarzan wrote:

Where'd you order from, Sunny? I've only seen one place with it and it was a real nasty color. Black would rock.

You can get wrap from about any race supply shop or at websites like Summithttp://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=header+wrap&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp&x=35&y=12
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Search?catalogId=10101&storeId=10101&sku=header+wrap&searchbtn.x=5&searchbtn.y=9
http://www.jegs.com/search/SEARCH02?searchphrase=header%20wrap&ns=Y&srn=1&es
just a few I found 8)

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by gitarzan on 04/27/05 at 17:03:38

Thanks, Jegs is just 4 freeway exits away from me. About 3 miles, tops.

I'll have to stop in...

Also, I never heard of this place: but prices are good.
http://www.1tail.com/sa/p/Exhaust_Insulating_Wrap.htm

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by Reelthing on 04/27/05 at 17:55:57

rkutzner wrote:

Not to cast a shadow on the idea - but the biggest reason we did it and with zeal I might add at the track was to get the heat out of the engine compartment, the ambient air around the intake would drop as much as 50 deg f - cooler intake air is denser air so you can cram more fuel in with the same air volume.

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by rkutzner on 04/27/05 at 17:57:13

Summit will match prices, they also have short lengths available and you will NEVER beat their service. I've tried many a place over my last 25 years of racing and always go back to them. Service is SUPERB and shipping is QUICK.

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by gitarzan on 04/27/05 at 18:32:47

Thanks Kutz. Just ordered from Summit. You're right, prices are good.

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by Savage_Rob on 04/27/05 at 19:03:56

Yup. I have the black too... and the silicone sealant and the thin stainless tie-wraps. I'll wait until I get the broken head bolt issue fixed first though.

Title: Re: Header wrap
Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 04/28/05 at 04:49:52

gitarzan wrote:

Thanks for the site. Good advertising too !!!!! :o
Summit is a great place to buy I have ALLWAYS had good service from them 8)