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Offline Shimy87

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Wrapping down pipe
« on: January 30 2013, 10:45:32 AM »
Is it worth the effort to do this? Small cost, just wondered if it really has any effect on engine bay temps or if it improves turbo efficiency?
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Re: Wrapping down pipe
« Reply #1 on: January 30 2013, 11:01:07 AM »
waste of time altho it will reduce underhood temps a bit

Ideally, you would want the downpipe as cold as possible

sure don't want the wrapping to get oily
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Re: Wrapping down pipe
« Reply #2 on: January 30 2013, 11:23:47 AM »
It will make a nice wick.
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Re: Wrapping down pipe
« Reply #3 on: January 30 2013, 01:52:27 PM »
Thanks guys, never even thought of the fire issue :O
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