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Old 07-07-2009, 02:28 AM
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Hey all, I has a non turbo 97 miata and I'm getting some exhaust work done. So, the question is which is better?
Heat wrap or heat shield for the header? THNX.
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Old 07-07-2009, 08:35 AM
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they do two different things.

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Well I want the least amount of heat soak as possible.


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Heat wrap will make the header corrode and disintegrate. Heat shields won't.
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Originally Posted by hustler
they do two different things.
qft.

Heat wrap keeps heat into the header, which is primarily to keep exhaust energy in the pipes, but also keeps underhood temps down somewhat.

Heat shields protect nearby components from heat damage.
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