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Old Jun 26, 2015 | 06:54 PM
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Who offers the best wrap around, wire velcro type insulation for trans lines after long tube header installation?

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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 05:09 AM
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Most just use the slip on DEI Heat Sheath ones and the metal zip ties. The lines shouldnt be close enough to need that though.

http://m.summitracing.com/search?key...0heat%20sheath


DEI also makes a Velcro style fire wrap for hoses but that is not cheap

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Old Jun 27, 2015 | 09:21 AM
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Thanks. Wanna be prepared for the worst case scenario. Of course running the truck to the muffler shop with open headers to have the custom Y-pipe made that I need should be a bit of an adventure itself. Can't wait for that day to come, and it's soon...LoL..
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Old Jun 28, 2015 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Velocity1
Thanks. Wanna be prepared for the worst case scenario. Of course running the truck to the muffler shop with open headers to have the custom Y-pipe made that I need should be a bit of an adventure itself. Can't wait for that day to come, and it's soon...LoL..
Wirecare offers some more expensive (but higher end) heatshielding slip-fit products as well:

https://www.wirecare.com/products.asp?prodline=t6f
https://www.wirecare.com/products.asp?prodline=wwn
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