pajsh
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 01:44 PM |
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Exhaust Wrap Question
Not really crucial but why in the adverts for exhaust wrapping tape do they always say "for competition use only"
Just interested that's all.
I used to be apathetic but now I just don't care.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 01:58 PM |
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Do they, never noticed that. Can't think why as it's so common.
This question is too sensible for posting today. It should be more like can I use exhaust wrap to cook a chicken...
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tegwin
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 02:03 PM |
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Come on then Einstein....CAN YOU?
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02GF74
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 02:04 PM |
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So they can charge more?
Would you pay premium wonga if it was advertised for bog standard shopping car use only?
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Phil.J
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 02:10 PM |
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I suspect it's because it is meant for intermittent use only. Prolonged use on a mild steel manifold would destroy it in a very short space of
time as it is probably glowing red under the wrapping.
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procomp
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 02:23 PM |
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Hi and one thing to remember about using it ( I know i always bang on about it ) Is that it backs the heat up into the cylinder head and creates more
problems with head gaskets ect.
Cheers Matt
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 02:33 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Phil.J
I suspect it's because it is meant for intermittent use only. Prolonged use on a mild steel manifold would destroy it in a very short space of
time as it is probably glowing red under the wrapping.
I think your right about the durability of a glowing steel manifold though this could be offset some what but using heavier tubing. I think also that
carbon soot build up would be reduced at such temperatures so that’s one possible benefit. It's certainly not illegal to use it.
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clutch_kick
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| posted on 15/2/08 at 04:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr WhippyI think your right about the durability of a glowing steel manifold though this could be offset some what
but using heavier tubing. I think also that carbon soot build up would be reduced at such temperatures so that’s one possible benefit. It's
certainly not illegal to use it.
It's not illegal, and just found out that here in Malta, any bit of exhaust part that is visible must be siutably sheilded for SVA purposes,
among other things that our beloved testers seem to be adding onto the UK SVA manual, arbitrarily and as they see fit.
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Simon
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| posted on 16/2/08 at 07:55 PM |
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The only reason anything says "for competition use" is so the manufacturer cannot be held responsible fro probs caused by using it onthe
public highway.
Always a risk on the track, whereas roads are supposed to be safe.
Welcome to the Litigious United Kingdom.
ATB
Simon
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