koolaid_kid

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1) There are 2 wraps out there. The DEI is 1/16" thick. There is also a no-name that is 1/8" thick. Has anyone used the 1/8" wrap? Would I notice a difference?
2) Is the HT Silicone Coating Spray truly superior to a Ceramic Header paint? DEI suggests periodic recoating of the wrap, and shipping charges are very high for a can of HT.
Thanks in advance.
STS haters, please stay out of this thread. If you want, you may start your own thread. All I am asking for is input from STS users. Thank you.

2002ws-6

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The no name brand sux. I went to the local performance shop and its all they had. I have since bought the DEI wrap. The cheap stuff left me covered in fiberglass fibers. The cheap stuff was much softer and pliable but it seemed like there was less actual material in it, and it just felt cheap. The DEI stuff was firmer and felt dencer and wrapped the pipes better.

koolaid_kid

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Thanks for the reply. That is what I was afraid of, it sounded too good to be true. Anyone else have any experience with it, or comments on the HT Silicone Spray?

OreoLt1

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I ordered the DEI wrap kit from summitracing which contain (2) 50ft. rolls of 2" wrap, SS lockties, and a can of the silicone spray shipped for right at $90.

IMO the silicone spray helps seal the wrap up and give it a protective barrier on top of helping keep heat in. I would reccomend using the spray and around once a year or year and a half throw another coat on just to stay on top of the game.

00TurboTA

I have the DEI and i first sprayed the pipe with hi-temp paint and then wrapped from the back to the front and each wrap was about half the other. As for the silocone spray i heard it works but if u get into rain with it just let ur car idle for a few extra mins, it will get the water outta the wrap and it will also put oil thro the turbo win-win lol

koolaid_kid

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Thanks, guys. Does it take a whole can to coat the exhaust? Shipping per individual can is so high, I was thinking of ordering an extra can with the initial order.
It looks like the kit has enough wrap to do my entire exhaust, is that correct? (2"x50'x2) My exhaust is stock, no headers to worry about.
Were the tie wraps supplied with the kit enough to do the entire exhaust, or should I order another package?
Thanks in advance.

99camarosupersport

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I have mine wrapped in the DEI and it took two rolls, and I may need a little more....Not sure of how much was in a wrap though.

OreoLt1

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100 ft. is enough to do the entire exhaust from the cats. on back to the turbo with an 1/8in - 1/4in. overlap. If you want to wrap the piping from the cats to the manifolds you should need an extra 25ft.

I actually didn't use the SS ties, I used hose clamps in case I needed to remove the wrap for whatever reason but the ties provided will be enough.

I used 1 can to throughly coat the wrap after installed so 1 can should be enough but if you want to get an extra can for safety or for later use that's up to you.

Texas Heat

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The question I wanna know guys is, is it actually a mod worth doing?

2000TurboVert

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very much so....

It reduces spool time a considerible amount!

Blackbird

i haven't sprayed mine with anything.

is the spray for weather proofing?

or does it increase the effectiveness of the wrap?

I am guessing it's just attempted waterproofing?

JAvenger007

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Wrap is definitely worth it.

I have the 1/8" type but its not a cheap knock off. Its very thick and seems to hold heat very well. I can drive the car for hours and park it and then hold my hand on the exhaust and its not scolding hot to the touch. I also have the DEI stuff (its on the ypipe while the 1/8" is on the I-pipe up to the turbo. Comparing the two, I think the 1/8" might be a hair better at holding heat. IMO just get what is cheaper.
It took me 125' to do the whole car (still have to do the front though).

Use hose clamps also. The SS ties are a rip off. Oh and one can of silicone spray will be good.

OreoLt1

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It's a little of both but mainly helps keep in the heat

chance575

100 ft of dei used, with hose clamps, ss clamps are a waste of money

Blackbird

keeps in the heat eh?
wow so I am not seeing the full benefit of my wrap then.
guess I better get a can or two.
thanks for the info.

OreoLt1

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From the DEI site:

Protect under-car components from the elements.
Apply Design Engineering's silicone coating directly to exhaust manifold, pipe, and muffler surfaces to protect them against acid rain, snow, salt, solvents, and weather extremes. It withstands temperatures of up to 1,500 degrees F, and even helps prevent pipe wrap from deteriorating.

chuntington101

has anyone tried cermaic coating the exhaust manifolds/exhausty pipes leading to the turbos?? this, slong with exhaust wrap, would be the 'best' solution to keeping the heat in wouldn't it??

thanks Chris.

chance575

this winter i'm going to port my manifolds and coat them