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Hey there everyone, just wanted some feedback…. 1998 TA WS6 with T56,LS1,cammed, head work etc… I’m adding long tube headers…. Should I wrap them or no? Thanks for your feedback!
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Not really "needed" IMO, and IF they're ceramic coated = NO.

Wrapping bare headers will reduce under hood temps.
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If you have mild steel headers as I understand and wrap them they can rust due to moisture trapped in the header wrap if you were out driving in the rain.
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