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How To Wrap Exhaust Pipes
by: AXISMODE I wrap pipes with 3 layers, the first one is pretty thick, second is about half the size, and the last is aluminized wrap which only comes in a roll or sheet and cut to 2" strips.
You can order the sheets from companies like www.jegs.com or similar.
So first, you lay the first piece and as you go around, overlap it so it holds. You want to try and get it tight so it doesn't begin to twist on you. I use .032" safety wire to hold it as i wrap the rest. As you wrap it, you don't have to be crazy tight with it since you'll do that later.
When you get to the end of the pipe, go back to where you started and able a firm hold around the wrap and twist to make it tight. I found that is the simplest way and it wont tear the wrap.
About every 6 inches, wrap a piece of safety wire to give it more strength to stay together. |
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The second wrap is really not needed, but since I work on turbo charged engines, it is a must to keep heat in so the turbo is more efficient.
It's wrapped the same direction as the first layer and in the same manner. |
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The final is used for appearance and to keep the heat from radiating.
It also serves the purpose to keep heat in.
Its more difficult to wrap this one and you do want to take more time wrapping this as it will determine the looks and if it stays together.
To apply this, cut 2" width strips from the entire length of the sheet. |
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Next, you fold the end over about 1/8" and the length about the same. The reason for this is it keeps it from fraying. As you begin, the folded end faces outward of the direction that you are going while keeping the the rest of it fold as well. With his material, you can't twist it to make tighter, so as you go around, apply pressure to ensure it's getting applied tightly. When you come to the end, fold it over and safety wire. You also want to use safety wire every 6 inches on this. By the time you are done with one pipe, your hands will feel like you just jerked off a donkey, so I suggest go take a break in between wraps.
-AXISMODE
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