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I couldn't tell, did you wrap the up pipe as well?
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I couldn't tell, did you wrap the up pipe as well?
Yup.
I dunno because I installed both kits the same way,on both trucks,with no before wrap tests.They both went in,fully wrapped.
I can tell though,the guys who claim wrapping them,cause rust issues,seem to be correct.Under the wrap on chip truck,which has had the turbo kit,the longest,it sure doesn't look pretty lol.
I just figured,I would replace the pipes (probably wrapped again) when they rust out.
The up pipe/turbo pedestal,of course isn't going to rust out by wrapping it,as it's cast.
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Just looked at my records.I installed the banks turbo kit on chip truck,my F250 in March of 2012.Pipes haven't rusted through yet.
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I dunno because I installed both kits the same way,on both trucks,with no before wrap tests.They both went in,fully wrapped.
I can tell though,the guys who claim wrapping them,cause rust issues,seem to be correct.Under the wrap on chip truck,which has had the turbo kit,the longest,it sure doesn't look pretty lol.
I just figured,I would replace the pipes (probably wrapped again) when they rust out.
The up pipe/turbo pedestal,of course isn't going to rust out by wrapping it,as it's cast.
EDIT:
Just looked at my records.I installed the banks turbo kit on chip truck,my F250 in March of 2012.Pipes haven't rusted through yet.
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Thanks again.
If you remember, how much wrap did you use?
Is that a banks downpipe? If it is, it looks different from the one I have...
I used this kit:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CEO5QE
It's a banks down pipe,to the best of my knowledge.I didn't buy either turbo kit new but,both used kits came with the same down pipe.It's an odd size pipe,just under 3" diameter.
Banks makes a devoted down pipe for the factory ford (ats) turbo kits too but I don't know what it looks like exactly.If I recall correctly,those had a poorly designed,slip fit.
EDIT: Oh.Well,that's what you have.An 093 ATS lol.You can see I'm paying attention.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CEO5QE
It's a banks down pipe,to the best of my knowledge.I didn't buy either turbo kit new but,both used kits came with the same down pipe.It's an odd size pipe,just under 3" diameter.
Banks makes a devoted down pipe for the factory ford (ats) turbo kits too but I don't know what it looks like exactly.If I recall correctly,those had a poorly designed,slip fit.
EDIT: Oh.Well,that's what you have.An 093 ATS lol.You can see I'm paying attention.
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Thanks, I'll order the wrap kit.
I was looking into the wrap/rust thing since I finally got a turbo kit for my van. It looks like there are a couple different types of wraps.
It looks like using fiberglass wrap without any protective coating can cause tgings to rust faster. They recommend spraying it with silicone paint afterwards to seal it. With the other type of wrap (called titanium i think) it is made out of a different material so they do not recommend painting it after wrapping. They recommend that you paint the bare exhaust with silicone paint prior to wrapping.
The painting of the bare exhaust prior to wrapping can be done regardless of the type of wrap and would provide an extra layer of protection agiand rust etc.
It looks like using fiberglass wrap without any protective coating can cause tgings to rust faster. They recommend spraying it with silicone paint afterwards to seal it. With the other type of wrap (called titanium i think) it is made out of a different material so they do not recommend painting it after wrapping. They recommend that you paint the bare exhaust with silicone paint prior to wrapping.
The painting of the bare exhaust prior to wrapping can be done regardless of the type of wrap and would provide an extra layer of protection agiand rust etc.
I ordered the wrap kit from amazon that Bill suggested. Should I use header paint on the pipes before I wrap them? Of course the DEI silicone coating is applied post wrap.
It is re
It is recommended that you coat the exhaust before wrapping it to provide an extra layer of rust protection.
It is recommended that you coat the exhaust before wrapping it to provide an extra layer of rust protection.
Thanks, in the DEI instructions, there's no mention of coating the pipes before wrapping...
There isn't? I did mine.Stuff sure stinks for a few days.
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In the. pdf on the website as well as the paper instructions in the box, all they specifically state is to spray it after wrapping. Maybe I'm reading it wrong? You can find the. pdf here:
https://www.designengineering.com/c...st-wraps-accessories/exhaust-header-wrap-kits
Was the one can enough to coat everything pre and post wrapping?
I decided to go with their titanium wrap. Due to what it is made of they did not recommend spraying it after wrapping the pipes. I contacted customer service and asked about painting the pipes first to prevent rust. They recommended using a wire wheel to clean up all the pipes and then spraying with their silicon paint pruor to wrapping.
I believe there is also a spray on ceramic coating from other companies that may provide a little more protection than the silicon paint pre-wrap.
I believe there is also a spray on ceramic coating from other companies that may provide a little more protection than the silicon paint pre-wrap.
Yup.
Pricey.I used this one on both my trucks:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-GT28-GT25-Turbo-Heat-Shield-Blanket-Fiber-Glass-Black-/180691974702
What did you use on the firewall for insulation?
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