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Author:  ceej [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:09 am ]
Post subject:  Header Wrap
I tried something novel. I read the instructions on the can of DEI Sealer for the header wrap.
It says to cure at 400°F
That's all fine and good, but the dual dutra headpipe I built won't fit in the oven, and even if it could, I don't think being beaten to within an inch of my life by a crazed woman for sticking it in there is going to fly.

Any thoughts on the curing process? I think I'm stuck with ambient curing for this. Good enough, or do I need to create a curing chamber and employ my turkey fryer burner? :shock:

CJ
Author:  Joshie225 [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 10:50 am ]
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Do you have a heat gun you can stick in the pipe?
Author:  ceej [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:12 am ]
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That I can do. I'll go check it out of the shop for the evening! Good idea!

CJ
Author:  Joshie225 [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:46 am ]
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Glad to be of assistance!
Author:  emsvitil [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:38 pm ]
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Wouldn't running the engine do the trick?
Author:  wicked/six [ Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:32 pm ]
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:shock: Supposed to seal these things? Just wraped mine and then saw this..
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Not done yet so don't try to be funny and point out the zip ties!!!

TF
Author:  ceej [ Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:01 am ]
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The heat gun got things nice and warm, but I'm not sure how "Hot" It got. Certainly not 400° with an ambient temperature of 60° in the shop.

I let the heat gun run for about four hours. Tonight I'll mount the head pipe up and then fire the Engine for a bit. Not hot, just put a bit of heat to it, then let it soak.

Battle of Detroit on Saturday at Woodburn! :D That's a fun race! The High School series is also going on that day, so the track will be hopping.

Gotta get this crate moving! :shock:

CJ
Author:  ceej [ Wed Apr 29, 2009 6:08 pm ]
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Tightened everything down tonight, and took a little drive. The engine compartment is considerably cooler.

The sound level in the car dropped remarkably. In the engine compartment it's considerably quieter also.

An added benefit! :D

When I was tightening the head pipe to the rear dual, the wrench came down on the wiring harness. I knew I was in trouble right then and there. My temperature gauge doesn't work anymore. :cry:
At least I know what happened. Time to run a new wire.
Dang.

CJ
Author:  Wesola78 [ Fri Jun 05, 2009 10:00 am ]
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I have a Dutra manifold, and a modified manifold under the hood of my Volare. Would I see any benefit if I wrapped these manifolds?
This is a daily driver, not a race car.
Thanks for ya'll's opinions!
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