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Old 12-20-2007, 01:01 PM   #1
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To wrap or not to wrap...that is the question.

So before I add my new headers to my box, I was contemplating wrapping my new headers with some of the header tape or thermal wrap as its called. Anyone think this is a waste of time and money or does it actually help any at all? I know the headers heat up quite allot and I am also wandering if they could do more harm than good? You know like catch fire!?
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Old 12-20-2007, 01:29 PM   #2
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Hey spyder,
From my header install experience, I had to partially wrap my passenger side header out of necessity more than anything else----it helped with some of the vibration / resonance that I was experiencing. I still have some, but overall it has helped tremendously. It is a pain to wrap them when they're already installed, so if you do decide to do it, it would definitely save you some time to wrap them while they aren't on the car.

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Old 12-20-2007, 02:16 PM   #3
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Are these the headers you got off of ebay for around $100? If so, keep us posted on how this goes. I for one am very interested.
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Old 12-20-2007, 02:25 PM   #4
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Are these the headers you got off of ebay for around $100? If so, keep us posted on how this goes. I for one am very interested.
Yes they are.
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Old 12-20-2007, 03:01 PM   #5
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I am interested in any info on wrapping headers. Anything to improve the Boxster I am ready for.

If anyone has tested this let us know.
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Old 12-20-2007, 05:56 PM   #6
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Answer me this question, Why would you want to change the headers on the boxster? What are you looking for? It sounds beautiful with the stock set up. Is it horsepower? If yes, then save you're money and buy a carrera. Otherwise go for cosmetics because the boxster isn't a car that's going to win race from the green light regardless of what you do.

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