01-19-2014, 08:31 AM | #29 |
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01-22-2014, 09:29 AM | #31 |
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01-23-2014, 04:25 PM | #32 |
Jim
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Question about header heat
I am seriously considering the Kooks long tubes with high flow cats.
But in a former life I know that header heat is considerable compared to cast iron factory manifolds. The stock manifolds conduct more heat and probably heat soak the engine bay less. In any case what I would like to know does anyone sell wraps for headers or a heat reflection plate that can be mounted to deflect heat down or absorb some of the heat so I don't get as much heat into engine compartment. Jim |
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01-23-2014, 04:52 PM | #34 | |
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01-23-2014, 05:04 PM | #35 | |
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Vendor in phoenix
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Anyone have any ideas on how much the coating would cost, and also the header install? Thanks Jim |
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01-23-2014, 06:09 PM | #36 |
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Not in that area. Like I mentioned we ship them to Jet-Hot for coating. It generally runs about $400. Installing headers is about a 2 hour job so depending on labor rates in your area you are probably looking at $150-200.
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01-23-2014, 10:34 PM | #37 |
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Thanks for the awesome freakin info! Ill plan on buying headers and hiflows closer to the summer. But this has been some good "need to know information"!
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01-24-2014, 08:30 AM | #38 |
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You are very welcome. Glad that you found it helpful. Just let me know when you are ready to order and we will make it happen.
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01-24-2014, 11:40 AM | #39 | |
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Thanks to you and everyone for all the information. Does the coating really help the heat problem a lot? I assume it affects the amount of radiant heat coming off the headers. Still not as conductive as the cast iron manifolds however. Is my concern a real concern or am I begin anal? Not being a pest just trying to learn. Jim |
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02-02-2014, 05:01 PM | #41 |
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Great post!!
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02-02-2014, 07:42 PM | #42 | |
Jim
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Not a performance thing
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I was really just trying to keep as much heat as possible from staying under the hood. Rather I would like to see it reflected down to the pavement. Does anyone know of a shield or other item that could do what I am asking. Jim |
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american racing headers, kooks, long tube headers, pfadt, stainless works |
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