+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: exhaust wrap

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    The Garage
    Posts
    1,330

    exhaust wrap

    So what's the deal with using exhaust wrap? Particularly wraping the exhaust tubing from the heads to the turbo? I have an STS turbo, would this do me much good?

    ~ Forged engine of some type ~ Ball bearing turbo of an unconfirmed size ~ 4L8000 trans ~ Beefy fuel system ~

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Posts
    3,581
    yes wrap everything that is hot for yoru STS kit. will help spool
    2002 Lightning - GT headed 5.5Litre w/ Twin 7665s
    2002 Silverado - 427Lsx w/ Twin gt4202s
    2010 Silverado crewcab Z71 - 5.3litre w/ procharger
    2000 Wrangler - 5.3litre with some stance
    2014 Xsport- 3.5 Eco boost
    412 Motorsports

    it ain't that I'm too big to listen to the rumors, It's just that I'm too damn big to pay attention to 'em..That's the difference

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    The Garage
    Posts
    1,330
    about how much faster will the turbo spool? Also, is there anything I should know before I wrap the pipes?

    ~ Forged engine of some type ~ Ball bearing turbo of an unconfirmed size ~ 4L8000 trans ~ Beefy fuel system ~

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Posts
    3,581
    wet the wrap, wear rubber gloves. and star from back to front. this way leading edge is tucked so it doesnt catch wind and start unralving it
    2002 Lightning - GT headed 5.5Litre w/ Twin 7665s
    2002 Silverado - 427Lsx w/ Twin gt4202s
    2010 Silverado crewcab Z71 - 5.3litre w/ procharger
    2000 Wrangler - 5.3litre with some stance
    2014 Xsport- 3.5 Eco boost
    412 Motorsports

    it ain't that I'm too big to listen to the rumors, It's just that I'm too damn big to pay attention to 'em..That's the difference

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    The Garage
    Posts
    1,330
    Thanks quik. One more thing.....might be a stupid question but I have to be sure. I have to wait until the wrap dries completely before I drive it, right?

    ~ Forged engine of some type ~ Ball bearing turbo of an unconfirmed size ~ 4L8000 trans ~ Beefy fuel system ~

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Location
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Posts
    3,581
    you can drive it wet. the wrap is going to get hot and dry out anyways. the reason you wet it so it conforms better. i havent wet mine and wish i have at times. also helps prevent the fiberglass from eating you alive lol. also expect the truck to stink for a few days. it might smoke some. thats just the wrap cooking lol...all goes away with time
    2002 Lightning - GT headed 5.5Litre w/ Twin 7665s
    2002 Silverado - 427Lsx w/ Twin gt4202s
    2010 Silverado crewcab Z71 - 5.3litre w/ procharger
    2000 Wrangler - 5.3litre with some stance
    2014 Xsport- 3.5 Eco boost
    412 Motorsports

    it ain't that I'm too big to listen to the rumors, It's just that I'm too damn big to pay attention to 'em..That's the difference

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    The Garage
    Posts
    1,330
    Sounds good. Guess I know what I'm doing next weekend. Thanks again

    ~ Forged engine of some type ~ Ball bearing turbo of an unconfirmed size ~ 4L8000 trans ~ Beefy fuel system ~

+ Reply to Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts