[moved] Heatwrap opinions please

[cornishvr6 52]

Hi guys,

Basically my new 6 branch manifold should be here in the next few days and I'm wanting people's opinions/views good or bad on whether the manifold should be heat wrapped or not?

Iv heard stories about boiling brake fluid up if left unwrapped but I think that must have been in an extreme case maybe,

I will await your views on this

[Daverse 175]

I would heat wrap it, its not just the heat transferring to other parts, its also the heat rising and quickly falling, the wrap helps maintain the heat, letting it cool gradually. Otherwise I've heard of them cracking and such. Just my little opinion

[VR6Pete 1,455]

I've got mine ceramic coated

[Daverse 175]

Out of interest if you dont mind me asking Pete, how much did they charge you for the ceramic coating? I was thinkinng about getting my manifold and downpipe done, and didnt know what sort of ball park I was looking at.

[VR6Pete 1,455]

I think that's a question for dlea on here as I bought it off him a few years ago, not 100% sure what the cost is, but imagine it costs more than heat wrap lol

[Lukey. 381]

I know its no way comparative as it was relatively new back then but I looked at getting a focus ST manifold done in 08 and it was like £700, I did not go ahead.

[matty.vrt 120]

A guy local to me does it I'm sure he only chages £100-£150

[Puto do Polo 0]

I've mine wrapped and i lovit, the tempreture is much lower in engine bay, and exhaust loose heat much more slower!

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