***Wrapping and Installing my D&D fatcat.....

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12-24-2010, 02:15 PM

Faast Ed

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Originally Posted by Vinsil

I think what is trying to be said is that the pipes are being SUPER heated and not allowed to have the air properly cool the metal, and depending on the quality/thickness of the header pipe, it could crack in a matter of weeks or last a few years. But...it is pretty much going to happen eventually due to having the heat trapped in the metal by the wrap. This can be even worse for the guys that don't have properly tuned bikes...that are running lean.

While I do agree it looks great and I would do it, just a risk that should be noted.

At least the Fatcat has a pretty hefty head pipe, or so it seemed to me.

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12-24-2010, 03:06 PM

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That and he created an air-gap by leaving the shields on (smart), I think his headers will be fine doing it that way, at least a lot longer than a pipe without shields that are wrapped.

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12-31-2010, 03:32 PM

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One more question. Can this wrap be cut? Do the cut edges fray or will they bue okay? If you do cut the wrap do you have to do anything to the edges?

I may order the 50' roll that's why I'm inquiring. Just not sure how much I'll need for the TH.

Thanks
R

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