Header coatings do they work?
Hello guys and gals,
what is the best way to insulate a single header? I have trouble with engine bay temps causing my starter to fail. I have tried insulation wrap, it works but it falls apart in about a year. Do the coatings cut heat? They sure look good. Who would you recommend? Thanks!
Hartley
Don't Wrap Exhaust Systems
The best way to deal with exhaust heat that I have found is to build a box around the header and feed that box with an air scoop. Also have a good exit to the box so the incoming air flows over the headers and out the exit area.
Dave Weitzenhof has a setup on his car that has worked great for many decades.
Wraps will retain the heat in the exhaust system and lead to early failure of the system.