Exhaust wrap

Post Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:44 pm

Is it worth wrapping the m52 exhaust with exhaust wrap?

I know ots meant to keep engine bay temps down but will it not trap moisture and corrode the manifold?

Post Mon Jun 23, 2014 4:50 pm

I was gunna ask the same question regarding an s50 manifold ?

Post Mon Jun 23, 2014 5:48 pm

wrap is best!!!!

Post Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:49 pm

m52 manifolds are stainless aren't they? I was going to wrap mine but decided against it when I saw how much of a pain in the ass it is.

Post Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:51 pm

Are they? I thought so but theres some corrosion on mine, not that stainless can't rust

Post Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:57 pm

Any moisture will be burnt off within seconds of starting the engine, I found it really helps to keep bay temps down, keeping the exhaust hot also helps gas removal
Also, theres no point wrapping any further than the manifolds

Post Mon Jun 23, 2014 6:58 pm

Yes they are a low grade stainless, the head flange is mild steel though

Post Tue Jun 24, 2014 9:23 am

So might as well get some while im at it. How much dp you need to do the manifold as far down as the flange?

Post Fri Jun 27, 2014 1:55 pm

Yea i'd be intrigued in terms of doing this too. Must make steering linkage clearance seriously tight though? Already super-tight!

Post Fri Jun 27, 2014 2:44 pm

I'll be wrapping my stainless manifold and a small but of the exhaust to try and keep the cabin cooler