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Old 12-20-2012, 07:27 PM
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For those of you that wrapped your long tubes, how many feet of wrap did you end up using?
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Here's a calculator to help estimate the length needed

http://www.designengineering.com/nit...wrap_calc.html
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I used 2 50' rolls. That was just the driver side. I haven't done the passenger side.
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Originally Posted by Sweetwilliebrownjr
I used 2 50' rolls. That was just the driver side. I haven't done the passenger side.
^what he said.
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2 rolls of 50' DEI did both headers.

Pacesetters for reference.

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50' was enough, but I double wrapped it because I was having trouble with heat and the clutch fluid.
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sprayed it with hi temp header paint- 2 rolls of 50 DEI then used the DEI spray on the wrap. still looks good
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read some threads for some useful header info:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-...rap-wires.html

http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums...ecautions.html
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2 Roll of 50ft was more than enough.

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Is header wrap necessary if the camaro has a heat extractor hood?
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The header wrap is more for protecting nearby components and lines than it is under-hood temps. There are wires, brake lines, and clutch fluid lines to protect. The slightly lower temps underhood and higher flow rates (bc of heat) are only minor benefits in comparison.
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well i got 2 rolls of 50ft of wrap, will be wrapping them soon. i'll post pics once they are done.
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3 rolls of 50 foot wrap should seal the deal.
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I used 2 rolls of 2x50 and there was a little left over.
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Originally Posted by thefullmonty_07
I used 2 rolls of 2x50 and there was a little left over.
Same here. 3 is overkill.
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I bought 2 rolls and used none. Might bite me in the rear later but till then.....
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Just put my headers in last night and wishing i wrap mine. Will see how look starter and powercable last



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