Re: The Rapp on exhaust

[PDQSHIP@aol.com]

In a message dated 95-10-20 21:49:20 EDT, you write:

>
>Wrapping the ENTIRE exhaust system on a NON-turbo car can also cause a lot
>of problems.  I did this once on my 4k and cracked the exhaust manifold in
>3k miles; a friend did it on his '87 Mustang LX 5.0 and junked his headers
>in less than a month.  In both cases, the metal itself became very brittle
>and simply started to flake/crack near the head ... unless you're ready to
>replace your manifold/headers on a frequent basis, like racers do, I think
>you'd do well to start your wrapping at the cat or maybe the turbo and let
>the GOBs play with all the NASCAR tricks.  :^)
>
>
>
The definition of the insulating properties I argued earlier......  I would
start at the downpipe as the soonest start of rapp..........    

Scott