Heat wrap vs Heat shielding

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Jul 7, 2009 | 02:28 AM

Madboy

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Heat wrap vs Heat shielding

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.

Jul 7, 2009 | 08:35 AM

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they do two different things.

I'm in OKC currently, let me know if you need me to drive your car at Hallett for you.

Jul 7, 2009 | 02:14 PM

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

I'm in Tulsa currently, let me know if I can kick ur ***.

Jul 7, 2009 | 04:42 PM

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Heat wrap will make the header corrode and disintegrate. Heat shields won't.

Jul 7, 2009 | 05:01 PM

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Quote:

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.