Header: Stainless vs. Mild

[classicauto]

FWIW, I've had a downpipe and turbo manifold wrapped on my car for 3 seasons. The manifold back then was a greddy log, downpipe was stainless from ATP welded by me.

My friend has a set of (mild) headers on his 340. We wrapped them 6 years ago (first things I've ever wrapped) and they are still on the car doing fine.

I honestly don't know why people are paranoid about moisture.....there'll be more moisture INSIDE your exhaust from heating and cooling - we've all seen the little puke out. Anything getting on the wrap (which BTW, most companies recommend wetting it before install so you get a tight wrap) is going to burn off because of the SMOKING hot exhaust

[RETed]

In regards to wrapping...
It's not the moisture that causes problems.
It's the fact that the temp of the metal increases significantly due to the wrap.
This tends to kill WELDS first.


-Ted

[My5ABaby]

Originally Posted by RETed

In regards to wrapping...
It's not the moisture that causes problems.
It's the fact that the temp of the metal increases significantly due to the wrap.
This tends to kill WELDS first.


-Ted

Good info.

With wrapping, has anyone had issues with RB headers? Or have any testimonials?
From everything I've read they're solid headers with good welds.