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?

CJ

Do you have a heat gun you can stick in the pipe?

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Joshua

That I can do. I'll go check it out of the shop for the evening! Good idea!

CJ

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Glad to be of assistance!

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Joshua

Wouldn't running the engine do the trick?

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Ed
64 Valiant 225 / 904 / 42:1 manual steering / 9" drum brakes

Supposed to seal these things? Just wraped mine and then saw this..

Not done yet so don't try to be funny and point out the zip ties!!!

TF

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Even in moderation i am excessive!

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! 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!

CJ

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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!

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.
At least I know what happened. Time to run a new wire.
Dang.

CJ

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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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"Ja, Ich fahre ein altes auto."
'78 Volare 225
'67 Charger 318