Tophatjimmy
Syclone FNG
I searched and didn't find anything relevant so:
I had an idea, maybe a stupid one but since wrapping the DP in header wrap seems to be widely frowned on since it eventually destroys the metal, what if a section of thermal material, kind of like the type used in the old uppper IC blanket GP, let's say 36" or 40" x 10" was used as a one piece loose fitting downpipe wrap. With either velcro or maybe stainless steel buttons to keep it fastened?
That way, the heat is still kept away from the engine bay somewhat, but there is still air between the DP and the wrap to allow expansion/contraction of the metal and at least some air movement.
Here's the best visual I can think of. Remember the old BMX bikes that had the nylon wrapped foam bar pad on them so you didn't rack your nuts on it so hard? :rotf:
Kind of like that except no foam pad and made of heat insulation material.
I dunno, just a thought....
I had an idea, maybe a stupid one but since wrapping the DP in header wrap seems to be widely frowned on since it eventually destroys the metal, what if a section of thermal material, kind of like the type used in the old uppper IC blanket GP, let's say 36" or 40" x 10" was used as a one piece loose fitting downpipe wrap. With either velcro or maybe stainless steel buttons to keep it fastened?
That way, the heat is still kept away from the engine bay somewhat, but there is still air between the DP and the wrap to allow expansion/contraction of the metal and at least some air movement.
Here's the best visual I can think of. Remember the old BMX bikes that had the nylon wrapped foam bar pad on them so you didn't rack your nuts on it so hard? :rotf:
Kind of like that except no foam pad and made of heat insulation material.
I dunno, just a thought....
