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Old Sep 10, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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Default wraps for headers on intake tube?
i noticed on this site a guy had his intake tube wraped in that heat protection stuff for headers will it do anything as to cool the air if it is put on the intake tube??
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 07:37 AM
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acts like insulation to keep iats down when under hood temps go up at idle and slow speeds, doesnt cool anything. Just like insulation in a cooler or you home.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 10:02 AM
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that was V8 here on the boards. i dont think it didnt make any difference in temps.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 12:13 PM
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Dont use wraps. They hold in water and make things rust big time.... On headers anyway.
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 12:20 PM
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o that is what i was thinking it looks kind of kool tough
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Old Sep 11, 2005 | 01:26 PM
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I remember the post with the wrapped intake tube...the guy said that he didn't see any gains from it.
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