Knockoff Exhaust wrap? Anyone?
#1
TECH Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Greenville, Raleigh NC
Posts: 702
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
![](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/ranks/ls1tech10year.png)
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I know there are some things to bean count on and some things not to. This to me just seems like one of those places you can kind of cut a corner and not cause any damage, so just wondering if anyone is running the generic stuff and how it works vs the price.
I have found 2"x50' on the bay for $25 bout half the price of 25' of HEI, just wondering if the stuff will work and hold up.
I have found 2"x50' on the bay for $25 bout half the price of 25' of HEI, just wondering if the stuff will work and hold up.
#6
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (25)
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
I used the cheap stuff when I wrapped my pipes when I had the STS on the truck. About 1 1/2 to 2 years, it started coming apart on the crossover. Then when I built my front mount, I used a DEI kit with the silicone spray and now about 2 years later, it's getting weak and starting to come apart in places, so I don't think it makes a big difference. I doubt there are may guys on here that DD there turbo stuff as much or in as bad of conditions as I do, so there is some "real" world DD examples for you.
![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
#7
![Default](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/icons/icon1.gif)
i fully header wrapped my remote pipes front to rear ,and covered the header wrap with HVAC aluminum/SS FOIL tape about 3 years ago....it hasnt lost a strand of the wrap!!...occasionally the foil tape will fray from the adhesive failing but a fresh piece on top and a hose clamp and its all good!!...i use this car almost everyday rain or shine...i do not worry about waterlogging the header wrap because the rain cannot penitrate the foil tape.