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Hecz

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/|\ sweet.

I considered painting my header but never did since its stainless. I wouldn't wrap it though.
I think im going to put my rear seats back in.
 

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/|\ sweet.

I considered painting my header but never did since its stainless. I wouldn't wrap it though.
I think im going to put my rear seats back in.
why not a wrap?


Such a f**king tease I can't even watch this vid............
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wrapping a header is a bit overkill on a street car.. plus SS header bling in the bay ftw
 

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why not a wrap?
from what i've read, it can break down the metal faster. I know its used to keep the heat temp down, but i don't think mines is producing enough heat where its becoming a problem. My header also cools down real fast since its made of stainless, if i would of wrapped it i think it would taken longer for it to cool down.
 


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^^ true but are there any side affects? I figured lower engine temps would just be better all the way around. Honestly tho i prolly won't have time or fundage to wrap it.

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Thanks Hector that makes sense.
 

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^^ true but are there any side affects? I figured lower engine temps would just be better all the way around. Honestly tho i prolly won't have time or fundage to wrap it.

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Thanks Hector that makes sense.
word. Its not cheap either.


well, im sure the engine bay temp would be lower, but i doubt it will cause it to over heat.
wrapping a header is a bit overkill on a street car.. plus SS header bling in the bay ftw
yea. same way i think. Race teams can afford to replace headers every time they race. To them i guess it doesn't matter.
 

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alright no wrap it is, now ceramic paint would be cool anyoe know what that runs and where I can get it?
 

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alright no wrap it is, now ceramic paint would be cool anyoe know what that runs and where I can get it?
my caliper paint had some part ceramic in it, it was paint kit i bought from Vatozone. Cost me 20.00, kit included a pint of paint, masking tape, and a brush.

there's also something call Jet coating. i think thats that black stuff.

I you can probably find some ceramic paint at car parts store.

your header is polished, right?
 

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high temp paint works but I don't know where to get it.

wrapping a SS header causes it to crack easier. I need to polish mine, it looks like s**t.
 

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my caliper paint had some part ceramic in it, it was paint kit i bought from Vatozone. Cost me 20.00, kit included a pint of paint, masking tape, and a brush.

there's also something call Jet coating. i think thats that black stuff.

I you can probably find some ceramic paint at car parts store.

your header is polished, right?
nah just stock dull and used deff not SS.
 

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No don't think i ever took any, nothing too special just an 02 header which is tubular vs my OEM cast boat anchor POS.
 

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here you go shane, take a look at these.

 

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The weather really blows. By my mom's calculation, we haven't had a week without rain (or snow) all freakin yr.

The ups guy has something for me today muahaha
 

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funny you say, One time i attempted to drift in his car. It was a uber fail. i rolled one of the front tires off the rim, lol. we were stranded up north by Division and i90. I had no idea wtf i was doing. =))



his car's about 90% done. He's waiting on a boost controller and a new turbo.
 


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