Wrapping The Manifold

[tridentt150v]

I'm about to wrap my hks cast low mount manfold. I've got some s/s cable ties and two rolls of exhaust wrap.

What I want to know is,

1. Do you use a cable tie at the start or

2. If I wrap it back over the start will that hold OK?

[Devils_Advocate21]

Get some good hose clamps will work atleast thats what i did with my front/dump previously

[tridentt150v]

Its a Tomei kit, has these s/s cable ties, but yeah, I did think hose clamps would be more permanent.

How did you start yours?

[khunjeng]

Its a Tomei kit, has these s/s cable ties, but yeah, I did think hose clamps would be more permanent.

How did you start yours?

yeah I used s/s ties. You can start it but just wrappiong it hard form the top. Not to much of a big deal. Holds up well.

[51ORX]

When i wrapped a manifold on my other car i was told to spray the wrap with high temp clear.

I just used regular cables ties and it held up perfectly

[skylinecouple]

Make sure you cable tie or hose clamp both ends.Do it once,do it right.

[tridentt150v]

Thanks for that I've now got the manifold and wrap on, bl00dy tight around the studs for room to get the washers etc on, but I fiddled and managed. Itchy as a dog with fleas now!!!

[ZILR]

Make sure you cable tie or hose clamp both ends.Do it once,do it right.

just a tip, soak wrap in water before apllication it will form a little nicer, cheers.

[khunjeng]

When i wrapped a manifold on my other car i was told to spray the wrap with high temp clear.

I just used regular cables ties and it held up perfectly

only if its hasnt been treated. Some have and some havn't. If it hasnt fibreglass goes everywhere..its very fine.

[Wheezy]

got any pics of the result mate?

Let us all know if it makes a worthwhile difference if you can too

[rev210]

I don't know if I'd be too game to wrap a cast iron manifold, are you planning to race it (track)? There is a slight possibillity that if the wrap isn't even enough you will end up with uneven heat causing warping or cracking. Just be very carefull, or buy a rabbits foot.

[tridentt150v]

Guess I'll find out, wouldn't think the challenges would be any different to s/s manifolds, they crack as well!!