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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 09:52 AM
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so im thinkin bout getting some header wrap... is it worth the $50? will i notice a difference in anything ie performance/sound? j/w thanks
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 09:53 AM
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depends on what other mods you have
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 09:57 AM
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i/h/e
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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wrapping the header is just to help keep heat out of the engine bay right?
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 10:59 AM
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doesnt it increase exhuast velocity or something? would it change the sound of my exhuast? and is it really worth ther $50 or so dollars?
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 12:14 PM
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ttt
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 12:38 PM
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i'll write about it later.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 06:36 PM
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cant wait
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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It decreases underhood temps. Lots of turbo guys use it.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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not to mention, that it would definitely reduce the amount of heat the oil in the oil pan absorbs.
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