Date: Fri, 20 May 2005 12:03:38 -0500
Reply-To: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Stan Wilder <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Exhaust system insulation
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I've heard that Ceramic Coating will keep pipes from rusting, increase
exhaust gas flow quality, extend the life of the exhaust pipes and keep heat
from cooking into everything around it.
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Coating Exhaust Manifolds
Exhaust manifolds can either be a cast iron, factory-type manifold or a tube
steel header typically used in performance applications, though they are
becoming very common in OEM applications. There are a variety of reasons for
coating an exhaust manifold header.
#1 Corrosion protection. The manifold will live longer as well as look
nicer. Whether it is for performance or show, coating an exhaust manifold is
valuable to you.
#2 The coating is a thermal barrier, thus keeping heat within the manifold
or header. There are a number of benefits for this. First, by keeping heat
within the manifold, you're going to accelerate the exhaust gas velocity
which reduces back pressure and reduces fuel contamination due to reversion.
This is a performance benefit. Second, you'll reduce the surface temperature
of the manifold. This means if a person comes in contact with it, they are
less likely to be burned and leave skin behind. If there is a component
close to it, it will not see as much heat as it would with an uncoated
manifold. In addition, not as much heat will be radiated under the hood or
into the engine compartment. This reduces the underhood temperature which,
again, reduces the temperature of surrounding parts, such as, alternators
and starters. It also reduces the amount of heat that can be drawn in
through the carburetor, which is a secondary performance benefit. There are
a variety of coatings that can be used on exhaust manifolds or headers.
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I can't seem to remember where I read that.
Stan Wilder
Engine Ceramics
214-352-4931
www.engineceramics.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Jeffrey" <oldbus@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2005 11:09 AM
Subject: Re: Exhaust system insulation
If Vanagon exhausts behave anything like motorcycle exhausts, be aware
that wrapping may accelerate rust on your pipes. Not sure why, I'm
pretty non-technical, perhaps something to do with condensation
settling between the wrap and the pipe? Can anyone elaborate on /
disprove this statement? Any preparation necessary prior to wrapping?
Cheers,
Mike.
On 5/20/05, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote:
> There is a clear hi-temp spray available to apply to
> the wrap once applied. Don't bother painting it, I've
> seen it done and the outcome is not pretty. Check
> Summit, they should have the spray.
>
> --- Jim King <terrapincampers@OPTONLINE.NET> wrote:
> > I'm still not sure that I would wrap the pipes on
> > a stock engine/exhaust just to try to keep the
> > engine compartment cooler, although it absolutely
> > makes sense if you have modifications that need to
> > be protected.
> > The reason I elected to install the wrap was that
> > a buddy had made me up a complete custom header for
> > my 85 Westy for just the cost of the pipes( In 1990
> > a complete system from VW cost around $2k) The new
> > exhaust system ended up sounding "tinny" and the
> > collector was located in a spot I was certain would
> > cook hoses & wiring. In retrospect it was probably
> > over-kill... but that's how I usually approach
> > everything unfortunately.
> > If you do end up insulating the pipes, I wonder if
> > you can paint the wrap BBQ black to keep it from
> > looking bandaged. ( Here I go again! )
> >
> > Jim "over-kill" King
> > 86 Syncro Westy (Terapn)
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Tom Miller <tmiller@VCMAILS.COM>
> > Date: Friday, May 20, 2005 8:24 am
> > Subject: Re: Exhaust system insulation
> >
> > > John:
> > >
> > > I did that to my ceramic coated S&S header pipes
> > with good
> > > results. No more
> > > burns from accidentally touching hot exhaust pipes
> > while trying to
> > > findthose elusive coolant drip sources! It does
> > make a big
> > > difference in the
> > > amount of heat in the engine compartment area, and
> > camper spaces
> > > are cooler
> > > too.
> > > TEMiller
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
> > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2005 9:43 AM
> > > Subject: Exhaust system insulation
> > >
> > >
> > > > I've given some thought to putting an insulating
> > wrap on the exhaust
> > > > system of my van to help alleviate some of the
> > heat that soaks the
> > > > engine area and to help dampen noise.
> > > >
> > > > I know there is a trade off when this is done.
> > Heat held in the
> > > exhaust> will burn out the pipes sooner. But that
> > heat escaping
> > > through the pipes
> > > > cooks everything back there, especially in the
> > summer time, and it
> > > > seeps into the vehicle interior as well, when
> > the engine shuts down.
> > > >
> > > > Has anyone had any experience - positive or
> > negative - with
> > > applying and
> > > > insulating wrap to the pips??
> > > >
> > > > Regards,
> > > >
> > > > John Rodgers
> > > > 88 GL Driver
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
> Dylan Friedman
>
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