I used this tape to wrap the exhaust headers on my Triumph Scrambler. It ended up being way more than I needed, I probably could have gotten by with the 15ft roll (for just the headers, not the whole pipe). It was really easy to install and looked great. I didn't even have to take off the pipes to install. Just wear gloves and know that the fiberglass will get all over everything while you are working with this product. I used hose clamps to secure the ends and so far after about 1 month/400 miles it has held up well. Stinky and smokey for the first few runs while it cures, but that goes away. The wrap significantly reduces the outside temperature of your exhaust pipe. I still wouldn't touch it but it won't melt your skin if you do!
The only issue is that the tape is starting to turn white in the hottest spots on the pipe. It seems like the black is just a superficial coating that wears off at high temperatures. For what it's worth, this bike has an emissions reduction feature that burns up unused fuel in the exhaust which causes higher exhaust temperatures (that's why you often see the blue headers on the pipes of modern Triumphs). So maybe this won't be an issue for you, but I may need to go over mine with high-temp paint or redo the job with titanium wrap.
never wrapped headers before but i quickly learned... Ware gloves!!!
This stuff is like bare fiberglass. Gets in your skin an irritates you the rest of the day!
I just hope it keeps my Mustang V8 a little cooler under the hood.
No problems. Used to wrap exhaust on Harley bagger 2-1 pipes. Plent of material. Might need more for dual exhaust.
great but get hold tie wire also , it moves around.
Perfect. Exactly as advertised. Taking off 1 star because the photos show a much darker color than what you actually get. This is more of an ashy gray color once it's cured. I recommend purchasing a can of black hi-temp silicone sealant to coat this wrap before application.
Measure, cut, spray with sealant, let dry for 24-48 hours, then wrap from pipe to header. Use a vise grip or good set of pliers to pull the metal clamps tight. It was a little tricky the first time I did it.
Feature Product
- Reduces heat under hood up to 70% and withstands continuous heat up to 2000°F
- Adds extra horsepower by keeping the heat on your exhaust
- Thermal Conduction Technology (TCT) coating controls heat build-up and dissipation
- Formulated for your protection; contains no asbestos or carcinogens
- Prevents burns
Description
Thermo-Tec Graphite Black Exhaust Insulating Wrap withstands continuous heat up to 2000°F, and contains no asbestos. Thermo-Tec exhaust wrap will not over-insulate a system when properly installed due to a proprietary coating developed by Thermo-Tec - Thermal Conduction Technology (TCT) - that conducts heat across the wraps surface. This coating controls heat build-up and dissipation. Wrapping headers and exhaust maintains hotter exhaust gases that exit the system faster through decreased density. Increased exhaust scavenging is produced, along with lower intake temperatures.
Does everything it claims however, the black graphite comes off & ends up on your hands while applying. Bought 15' but was not enough so I bought 50' Pipes do run cooler!
I planned I need using this to wrap the exhaust when I get a chanc. However immediatly I used a 10" piece to insulate the k&n cool air kit tube from the metal mounts..made a big difference on the temp of the tube. Great product
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