Has anyone actually wrapped (direct contact) this product around an exhaust header? If so, your experience &amp; assessment would be much appreciated. thx
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This CANNOT be adhered directly to any exhaust piece. This is to be used on electronics, module, sensors, firewall, etc. It will melt and burn if the adhesive side contacts any hot exhaust piping. Good luck!
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Not for my comfort level. I bought some of that reflective heat shield foil tape and wrapped it around some rock wool to create a little fire-proof insulated pad that I taped to the bag's heat shield. That would rest right against the exhaust heat shield and kept the bag protected. This was on a DR650 which had similar exhaust placement. Those bags didn't hold up to the beating I delivered crossing wisconsin on ATV trails either. They only lasted one trip (1400 hard miles). Could last years if you were very gentle.
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This is used with a gasket. Put a nice coating on the stat housing and the head.. This is good..will seal the tiny little nooks you might get a seepage. make sure both surfaces are clean and smooth..no old sealer or gasket left.Works very well, properly tighten down the housing..snug all bolts to make sure everything is seated..then tighten to proper specs.
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no, this is not meant to be installed directly on the heat source due to the adhesive backing. This product reflects radiant heat away. you will probably need exhaust wrap some similar to HeatShield 371025.
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I didn't have too do any thing to mine, I'm told the newer bikes are more tolerant too small engine mods.... all I've put on mine so far is the K&n; RK cleaner, and some aftermaket slip on mufflers , and it runs great / lot better than stock..... no complaints at all, and still has that stock appearance. Hope this helps you, good luck K.L.
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Conor on my wee extended muffler guard outward for heat concerns as well made support for left side-if u need more info or pics let me know!
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Do you have a picture of the exhaust hose panel? I am trying to figure out if there is a way if the tube is tiny enough to leave part of the window slightly open or if it is too big and if so what alternatives exist?
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No. I was originally going to run the factory shroud around it bit have found it unnecessary and I live in southern Nevada. Temps have been very consistent even when I'm offroad in low range working the engine hard. I don't thonk you'll have to worry about it.
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I do not have a definite answer for the question. I have worked on cars for many years and have came across 2 1/2'' exhaust a lot more times compared to a 3'' exhaust system. Maybe the company is trying to capitalize on what people purchase more.
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I have no idea. I always route gasline away from the exhaust system. If it must pass close to the exhaust, I will fabricate an aluminum shield.
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I have a 2013 3500 hd chev diesel and am using these. there is a slight curvature on the edge where the exhaust pushes against the one mudflap. but it hasn't melted it at all yet. I've had them on for about half the summer with a couple of approx 1000 mile round trips hauling my 30' boat and a couple shorter trips hauling my 27' 5th wheel... I think they'll be fine. hoping anyways. if I see it melting i'll rivet on a thin aluminum plate or something to that effect in the area the exhaust hits but hopefully it won't be necessary... so far I'm liking them... fairly heavy duty.
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John... I had the same problem as I want to put the stove in my cabin and the chimney must extend higher than the roof. I know of no place to purchase the same size pipe as with the stove so my solution was to go to my local muffler shop and have him custom fabricate a section of 2 1/2 inch exhaust pipe to my specs. They were able to match the diameter of the pipe to the existing pipe by flaring the ends. Keep in mind though that in order to maintain the proper draft, especially in cold weather, the length outside the house must be insulated. This is very important. Wrap the chimney with fiberglass matting and protect it against rain water and you will be all set. Hope this helps you. Phil John... I had the same problem as I want to put the stove in my cabin and the chimney must extend higher than the roof. I know of no place to purchase the same size pipe as with the stove so my solution was to go to my local muffler shop and have him custom fabricate a section of 2 1/2 inch exhaust pipe to my specs. They were able to match the diameter of the pipe to the existing pipe by flaring the ends. Keep in mind though that in order to maintain the proper draft, especially in cold weather, the length outside the house must be insulated. This is very important. Wrap the chimney with... » Read More John... I had the same problem as I want to put the stove in my cabin and the chimney must extend higher than the roof. I know of no place to purchase the same size pipe as with the stove so my solution was to go to my local muffler shop and have him custom fabricate a section of 2 1/2 inch exhaust pipe to my specs. They were able to match the diameter of the pipe to the existing pipe by flaring the ends. Keep in mind though that in order to maintain the proper draft, especially in cold weather, the length outside the house must be insulated. This is very important. Wrap the chimney with fiberglass matting and protect it against rain water and you will be all set. Hope this helps you. Phil « Show Less
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Well.....if you read my review you might want to take extra care when wiring it and make sure you have the the proper inline fuse......Also make sure that you use a real weather sealant on any connection that is exposed ( which are a few ). I also coated my wires with the same sealant. Just to top it off I also put the wires in a flexible split tubing to keep heat, moisture etc....out. I have a Harley that vibrates like a Chinese massage table. So far no problems, but you never know. As far as it coming loose I used loctite.
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You could wrap the entire length - personally I went as far as the bend in the downpipe. It was beyond the firewall and under the car at that point. I see little reason to go beyond that. Also, note: don't wrap your cats
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I am no expert. But it seems to me that as long as your exhaust pipe is not 90 degrees - anywhere - and that the distance to outside is short & it is away from overhang, you're OK. ....
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We ended up welding to the exhaust pipe. I might add we used this on an off road vehicle so it was shaken around alot
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This wrap is a great insulator. As long as the heat is low enough so that the plastic inside does not burn, it should work fine. If you are wrapping duct work it will work great. It is not for exhaust vent piping, which even double-walled would still be too high a temperature.