SubOperator Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I need to get CNT catted DP heat wrapped since it may be melting the passenger side cv boot. Whats' the best heat wrap to get this done bearing in mind that the DP is already on the car ? How much do I need and where you guys buy it ? Thanks ! 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted February 21, 2011 I Donated Share Posted February 21, 2011 Subscribing! From what everyone is saying, I might have to do this to my UP, and that's sure to be a PITA on the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 This is where I got mine and Thermotec is what I rock on my car and I suggest it. Works tremendously well. While you are at it consider a turbo blanket. Wrap (clips, spray): http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/best-heat-wrap-dp-156152.html?t=156152 http://www.infamousperformance.net/servlet/the-172/Thermotec-Snap-Straps-%286/Detail http://www.infamousperformance.net/servlet/the-486/Thermotec-2-inch-x/Detail Blanket: http://www.infamousperformance.net/servlet/the-205/PTP-Subaru-Turbo-Blanket/Detail wrapped DP http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3230121&postcount=43 wrapped UP http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3237713&postcount=64 wrapped FMIC http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3222189&postcount=6 http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3238891&postcount=77 wrapped HEADER http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3247436&postcount=100 Hope it helps. I can go do 24psi pulls and put my HAND ON MY TURBOHEATSHIELD NOW. Before my coldside fmic pipes got so hot it was hard just to touch THEM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I'm probably going to use DEI's Titanium wrap. It looks really durable, and doesn't require wetting and baking. I would never try to wrap the pipe on the car. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 Thank guys ,and especially LALGT for all the info. Will be happy to buy the stuff from infamous performance. I'll be reading through the links. It would suck million balls to take the pipes off the car though... 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 249K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 272K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 You only say that because you have not tried to wrap pipes in car. If you are THAT stressed, instead of wrapping the up do the turbo blanket and DP. The DP is much easier to remove and I am 99% sure the blanket can go on without any removal just a lot of tugging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRSCobra Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'm probably going to use DEI's Titanium wrap. It looks really durable, and doesn't require wetting and baking. I would never try to wrap the pipe on the car. I've got my FMIC hotside piping done with that stuff and it's WAY easier to work with than the regular wrap I used on my camaro's headers. I never got fiberglass rash from it, either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
integroid Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I have used a lot of different wraps in the past and DEI has been the best I have used. Very easy to work with and keeps heat inside of the wrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 The best heat wrap is no heat wrap Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbrjason Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I used DEI to do most of my DP (catless). I used 100' of the 1" wrap. Rather than use their wrap ties, I used a few regular 3" worm clamps. I then let it dry (baked in sun) and coated the whole thing with the 2000 degree black paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 100 feet!!!! Holy crap! That seems like an awful lot! [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbrjason Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 It goes quick between the 3" piping, plus the bell mouth area (done separately) and overlap all the way down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I can do the DEI right in the car, just did one last weekend. Piece of cake. If you wrap it tight and use a clamp on the end under the car it is there for life. My wrap has been on there for a couple of years and still looks new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTTuner Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 100 feet!!!! Holy crap! That seems like an awful lot! LOL, I had so much left over I did all my IC piping too. Stuff is not cheap but I have had excellent results with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 100 feet!!!! Holy crap! That seems like an awful lot! Not really. He installed 1" wrap not 2";). (Even if he did wrap more stuff thats a LOT of overlapping) FWIW, if I were crazy enough to try to wrap properly ON car, I would definately try the titanium just to avoid the horiffic fiberglass rash that is certain to come from rubbing the wrap all around, otherwise, I'm happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 That's rubbish. I'll use the 2" Ti stuff. It also has a benefit of not getting dried out and looking like utter rubbish. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 is wrapping > ceramic coating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 You'd probably be BEST doing both. But in reality, it doesn't matter much. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 You'd probably be BEST doing both. But in reality, it doesn't matter much. ok, a local shop does coating relatively cheap i was gonna get my UP/DP coated pre-install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Depends on how much they charge. Some "coatings" are rubbish. Some, like Jet Hot, are worth money. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planelazy Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'm planning on heat wrapping my up and down pipes prior to install, that way I don't have to do it later I figure it's easier to do it that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 http://i573.photobucket.com/albums/ss178/shoneal55esp/forsale021.jpg Definitely easier to wrap the pipes off the car. I wrapped everything and coated it before installing. I used Thermo Tec wrapping. I think DEI may have a little better product. I also believe it would have been easier as a two person job on the downpipe. The most important thing is to take your time and do it right. Also, the Hight temp coating will not last forever, I have learned. Mine need a re-spray/re-wrap after just two years. Here is a pic of "before" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 how does heatwrap hold up in NE climates where we get a lot of salt on the road every winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 The good quality stuff should. This is the stuff I'm talking about: http://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/dei-cycle/motorcycle-exhaust-pipe-wrap-kits/titanium-exhaust-wrap-lr-technology [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDawg Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 The good quality stuff should. This is the stuff I'm talking about: http://www.designengineering.com/category/catalog/dei-cycle/motorcycle-exhaust-pipe-wrap-kits/titanium-exhaust-wrap-lr-technology hmm looks pretty good, i'll prob grab a kit of that + the ceramic coating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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