Wrapping HFCs

Mozen · 07-25-2013, 09:46 AM

Ive seen a lot of coments about wrapping HFCs both positive and negative. I have the dei kit for my headders and had enough left to do my cats.....any thoughts? Car is NA with full boltons

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Chuck33079 · 07-25-2013, 09:53 AM

I helped a buddy of mine wrap his Berks for his G37. No negative effects so far. No noticeable positive effects either, although he swears it's a touch quieter than another friend's identically modded G37.

ChrisSlicks · 07-25-2013, 10:37 AM

Probably not much benefit for a street car but on the track it helps to keep your feet cooler. The transmission tunnel near your feet gets red hot on track with carpets removed, LOL.

NeverBoneStck · 07-25-2013, 12:01 PM

I wrapped my art pipes and no more noise ...

DarkJak · 07-25-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by NeverBoneStck

I wrapped my art pipes and no more noise ...

What kind of noise were you getting before?

Isn't there an issue with catalytic converters disintegrating when they get too hot? Would that possibly be increased with wrapping, since it traps more heat inside, or does the lower cel count negate that?

Chuck33079 · 07-25-2013, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

Isn't there an issue with catalytic converters disintegrating when they get too hot? Would that possibly be increased with wrapping, since it traps more heat inside, or does the lower cel count negate that?

That's why people say not to do it, but I've personally never heard of a cat failing from it. I'm sure it's happened, but I haven't seen it. I'm sure you're decreasing the lifespan of the cat, but whether it's by a noticable amount I can't say.

Mozen · 07-25-2013, 03:25 PM

Well done....still need to add a few ties. I did it wet and will let it dry before the silicone spray.

Not the best by any means but should do the job.

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Chuck33079 · 07-25-2013, 03:43 PM

Be prepared for it to smoke. A lot.

SS_Firehawk · 07-25-2013, 03:47 PM

Lol, call me vain, but I think they look badass with the black wrap and metal bits

Fountainhead · 07-25-2013, 04:00 PM

Personally those Crocs rock!

synolimit · 07-26-2013, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkJak

What kind of noise were you getting before?

Isn't there an issue with catalytic converters disintegrating when they get too hot? Would that possibly be increased with wrapping, since it traps more heat inside, or does the lower cel count negate that?

No its fine. Turbo cars run way hotter than a NA and they don't have issues.

Wrap everything! Keep temps down on everything near any exhaust part!

synolimit · 07-26-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mozen

Well done....still need to add a few ties. I did it wet and will let it dry before the silicone spray.

Not the best by any means but should do the job.

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Normal cheap wrap or the already dark color titanium wrap?

Chuck33079 · 07-26-2013, 06:54 PM

Looks like the new stuff since he said he hasn't sprayed it yet. I've never played with the new Ti stuff since I bought way, way too much of the old stuff and still haven't used it all.

Am I the only one who kinda likes the way it smells when it's burning in?

synolimit · 07-26-2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Looks like the new stuff since he said he hasn't sprayed it yet. I've never played with the new Ti stuff since I bought way, way too much of the old stuff and still haven't used it all.

Am I the only one who kinda likes the way it smells when it's burning in?

Well the Ti is way better. You don't have to wet it, its like silk. Goes on much easier and you can pull it really tight. Like medium grey color so I'm wondering if he used something completely different.

DEpointfive0 · 07-26-2013, 11:25 PM

What's with this silicone spray?

I have Ti wrap... And I wouldn't use anything else... Do I need to use this silicone spray?

07-25-2013, 09:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Wrapping HFCs Ive seen a lot of coments about wrapping HFCs both positive and negative. I have the dei kit for my headders and had enough left to do my cats.....any thoughts? Car is NA with full boltons Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

07-25-2013, 09:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I helped a buddy of mine wrap his Berks for his G37. No negative effects so far. No noticeable positive effects either, although he swears it's a touch quieter than another friend's identically modded G37. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-25-2013, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Probably not much benefit for a street car but on the track it helps to keep your feet cooler. The transmission tunnel near your feet gets red hot on track with carpets removed, LOL. Megan370z likes this. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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NeverBoneStck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Beaverton, Or Posts: 1,110 Drives: 2008 G37 S Rep Power: 17	I wrapped my art pipes and no more noise ... __________________ Juiced! That is all you need to know !!

07-25-2013, 03:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 17	Well done....still need to add a few ties. I did it wet and will let it dry before the silicone spray. Not the best by any means but should do the job. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2 synolimit likes this. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

07-25-2013, 03:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Be prepared for it to smoke. A lot. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-25-2013, 03:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7334	Lol, call me vain, but I think they look badass with the black wrap and metal bits DarkJak, DEpointfive0 and Leuz like this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

07-25-2013, 04:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
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07-26-2013, 06:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Looks like the new stuff since he said he hasn't sprayed it yet. I've never played with the new Ti stuff since I bought way, way too much of the old stuff and still haven't used it all. Am I the only one who kinda likes the way it smells when it's burning in? __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-26-2013, 11:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
DEpointfive0 Premium Member Bitches Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17151	What's with this silicone spray? I have Ti wrap... And I wouldn't use anything else... Do I need to use this silicone spray? __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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