Its funny, as soon as I post a video, there is thumb down... Just one in most cases. I just wonder who and why... So please come forward, so I can help . Thanks.
They’re the typical standard retards Steve, they having fun by doing thumbs down to every video. Don’t worry about them they’re even click thumbs down to their own videos. Just ignore them
I wrapped the headers that were already on the car, 1958 Lotus Seven. Prepared them by a bit of wire brushing then sprayed them with high temperature paint. Instead of using the stainless steel clips I used stainless steel safety wire. No problems with cuts afterwards. It also looks more period correct to my eyes. That is the reason I didn't have them ceramic coated. Keep up the good work.
Another informative video. I’m sure there are those out there whose glass is always half empty and get their jollies by trying to make everybody else’s glass the same as theirs. Ignore them, carry on with what you’re doing.
Steve; When I wrapped the headers on my MGB, I did wet down the wrap material and I locked the headers in a vise so I could really pull on the material to get it to conform to the piping. I have to agree with the comments below about the stainless steel straps. Even though all the wrap suppliers provide these straps, I have also cut myself on the ends when I work around the headers. I like the idea of using jubilee clips instead.
txs for the comments, I have not such experience and have not seen such effect. of course i do not wrap outside the engine bay and always use wrap that breaths, no or almost no water can get to it. A bike that is another story as the wrap get wet/humid when it rains and will keep some off that
Very nice. Looking good. Also very interesting car. Would you recommend polyester wrap over glassfiber? What are your experience when it comes to the risk of the exhaust rusting due to moisture getting in under the wrap? Some people say the exhaust can rust very quickly when wrapped.
titanium is the better option versus the polyester with fibre enforcement IMO rust is a none issue, I have not seen more or less rust. After all wrapping lets vapor pass through
I have a nice pair of fabricated headers for my Scimitar, a car well known for underbonnet heat build up, so I'm about to wrap them but is it a good idea to VHT Paint them before wrapping?
hi, next time wet the wrap and be carefull because i had a car fire due to exhaust wrap...i had 2 webers dco/sp 50 wich due to a pointy camshaft often spew a little bit of gasoline ( cam overlap does that)...that gasoline droplets ended up soaking the wrap after some hard track driving and the wrap caught fire
Thanks for the tip! That might be because the wrap ( polyester based) was made to wet . That can take the protection of the fibres away. That is why this type of wraps is better without making it wet... Damp is ok , but wet is not recommended to me by the producers of the wrap material. Of course in your case that was due the gasoline spill..
A helpful video, thanks. Still, I'd try avoiding or getting rid of sharp corners at the ends of the straps where you cut them (e.g. 13:16) as you might scratch or cut yourself.
Thanks for the comments, although I have been told by the makers of the wrap that its ok to make it humid but not soaking as that takes some of the protection away that is on the fibres, not sure if is true or not...
Thank you for the comments.. Normally Titanium does not need that. Polyester based wrap can be painted and protects the fibres a bit better . But mostly it hold s it better together.
I would suggest a double crimp as you would with a sheet metal edge on the end of those ties, I have a large scar from one of those right in the crook of my arm, they will cut you badly.
I agree, even plastic ties cut that way can be extremely sharp, the metal ones must be like razors. As Greg suggests you can cut to length and using long nose pliers twist it underneath its self to tension and hide the sharp edges, Please look up "How to Install Stainless Steel Locking Ties without Special Tools"
BTW, I've HEARD (but not tested) that the initial wraps are easier to do (and stay in place) if the wrap is wetted in water first (in case anyone wants to try that)
Its funny, as soon as I post a video, there is thumb down... Just one in most cases. I just wonder who and why... So please come forward, so I can help . Thanks.
just ignore the trolls keep doing what your doing its great :)
Don't worry about thumbs down, just some strange people out there who hate everything regardless of the content.
You can't help those people. Don't worry about it.
They’re the typical standard retards Steve, they having fun by doing thumbs down to every video. Don’t worry about them they’re even click thumbs down to their own videos. Just ignore them
Don't worry about a thumbs down. A negative rating is also positive for the algorithm. 🙂
I wrapped the headers that were already on the car, 1958 Lotus Seven. Prepared them by a bit of wire brushing then sprayed them with high temperature paint. Instead of using the stainless steel clips I used stainless steel safety wire. No problems with cuts afterwards. It also looks more period correct to my eyes. That is the reason I didn't have them ceramic coated. Keep up the good work.
Thank you for the comments.. and tips
Another informative video. I’m sure there are those out there whose glass is always half empty and get their jollies by trying to make everybody else’s glass the same as theirs. Ignore them, carry on with what you’re doing.
Thank you for the comments..
Steve;
When I wrapped the headers on my MGB, I did wet down the wrap material and I locked the headers in a vise so I could really pull on the material to get it to conform to the piping. I have to agree with the comments below about the stainless steel straps. Even though all the wrap suppliers provide these straps, I have also cut myself on the ends when I work around the headers. I like the idea of using jubilee clips instead.
Thank you for the comments.. and very good tips... and indeed wet it works a bit easier.
Nice work Steve, I've done this before and had success wetting the wrap. I noticed that you removed the oil pump! Can't wait to see what's next!
Thanks for the info! Yes I removed sump as that was leaking... waiting for parts.
Nice job with the warp. Warping exhaust pipes causes the pipes to rust faster. Check out videos about it.
txs for the comments, I have not such experience and have not seen such effect. of course i do not wrap outside the engine bay and always use wrap that breaths, no or almost no water can get to it. A bike that is another story as the wrap get wet/humid when it rains and will keep some off that
@@D3Sshooter
Sounds like you have better luck with your warping exhaust. Here's in the states it doesn't work out so well.
Great video. Thanks for good ideas. Will definitely use wrap on my exhaust in future.
Glad it was helpful!
always looks nice those Egyptian style headers :-)
Yes they do
Great description of the alternative methods and suggestions for installation. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! 👍
Very nice. Looking good. Also very interesting car.
Would you recommend polyester wrap over glassfiber?
What are your experience when it comes to the risk of the exhaust rusting due to moisture getting in under the wrap?
Some people say the exhaust can rust very quickly when wrapped.
titanium is the better option versus the polyester with fibre enforcement
IMO rust is a none issue, I have not seen more or less rust. After all wrapping lets vapor pass through
Fantastic video and thank you for sharing with us. Could you please let us know how you would prepare used headers before wrapping?
Thank you for the comments..well I would just clean them from any potential rust or debris/oil and that would be it.
Nice job Steve 👍.Cheers
Thank you! Cheers!
I was told that before installation of wrap, soak the wrap in water.
So that it will expand and when its dry and it will shrink for tight fit.
yes, that is what some do... it all depends on the type of wrap
Great video, I hope they work out for you.
I hope so too, soon to be seen
Great job done on those exaust pipes👍
Thanks 👍
Those are excellent instructions!
Glad you like them!
Ford had clips on the camshaft cover to keep the spark plug leads off the exhaust manifold on the Pinto engine.
Thank you for the comments.. yes indeed...
Great work will save a lot of heat going into the engine bay 👍
Hope so!
I have a nice pair of fabricated headers for my Scimitar, a car well known for underbonnet heat build up, so I'm about to wrap them but is it a good idea to VHT Paint them before wrapping?
Thanks for the comments, I never did... would not know why.... but then again it all depends on the use
Its good thank you very much
Welcome 😊
hi, next time wet the wrap and be carefull because i had a car fire due to exhaust wrap...i had 2 webers dco/sp 50 wich due to a pointy camshaft often spew a little bit of gasoline ( cam overlap does that)...that gasoline droplets ended up soaking the wrap after some hard track driving and the wrap caught fire
Thanks for the tip! That might be because the wrap ( polyester based) was made to wet . That can take the protection of the fibres away. That is why this type of wraps is better without making it wet... Damp is ok , but wet is not recommended to me by the producers of the wrap material. Of course in your case that was due the gasoline spill..
Are you using Adobe After Effects for the words-lines you use to identify everything?
Thank you for the comments.. I use Motion and Mo2
A helpful video, thanks. Still, I'd try avoiding or getting rid of sharp corners at the ends of the straps where you cut them (e.g. 13:16) as you might scratch or cut yourself.
Good point and indeed
I soak the wrap in a bucket of water first, makes it soooo much easier to wrap ;)
Thanks for the comments, although I have been told by the makers of the wrap that its ok to make it humid but not soaking as that takes some of the protection away that is on the fibres, not sure if is true or not...
Did you mean you were going to paint the actual wrap?
Yes indeed , with white high temp paint.
Great! Did not realise that the wrap should be painted?
Thank you for the comments.. Normally Titanium does not need that. Polyester based wrap can be painted and protects the fibres a bit better . But mostly it hold s it better together.
Nice video Steve, but I think you mean Headers rather than Heathers, the latter being small purple flowers
You are 100% correct, thank you for correcting me.
G'day Steve have you had any thing to do with ceramic coating on the headers
Thank you for the comments..No I have not .
wouldn't it have been easier to give more tension if you put the wrapper in the water for a few minutes to get more tension?
Yes, but that can take the coating away on the fibres... Much depends on the type, and as these had no instructions, I avoided the risk
Why the need to paint the wrap? I've not seen that before.
It tends to keep it even better together and to protect the polyester partical coating
@@D3Sshooter Ah! Ok. Interesting to know. Tks.
Heat wrapping causes one problem, it accelerates rusting. That’s why I prefer a ceramic coating.
Thank you for the comments..and tip
You're right about the rust.
Headers???
Thank you for the comments.. Rob... I know .... I screwed up TXS
@@D3Sshooter LOVE the channel.
Nice
Thanks
I would suggest a double crimp as you would with a sheet metal edge on the end of those ties, I have a large scar from one of those right in the crook of my arm, they will cut you badly.
I agree, even plastic ties cut that way can be extremely sharp, the metal ones must be like razors. As Greg suggests you can cut to length and using long nose pliers twist it underneath its self to tension and hide the sharp edges, Please look up "How to Install Stainless Steel Locking Ties without Special Tools"
Thank you for the comments.. good tip
Indeed
I found those SS bands to be a royal pain int he buttocks, so replaced them with Jubilee Clamps
BTW, I've HEARD (but not tested) that the initial wraps are easier to do (and stay in place) if the wrap is wetted in water first (in case anyone wants to try that)
Yes, it is much easier to wrap with wet material.
Thank you for the comments.. I will need to check that TXS
True, but can take the coating away if to wet
Some people make the wrap wet. I do not know if this is better or not just an input :)
Thank you for the comments.. Yes indeed, it makes it a bit easier to wrap as it stick better. But if to wet it will take the coating of the fibres.
I usually soak them in water for a better fit.
Thank you for the comments.. some say that it might take away the coating on polyester based wraps... Any experience with it ?
@@D3Sshooter It does not hurt them makes them more pliable for wrapping better look when your done
It's headers not heathers
Thank you, My mistake .... always great to get those corrections. Really, i am not joking. TXS