For you guys with long tubes did you wrap your headers? If not has anyone had any issues with the heat?

 

If im not mistaken the guys who have LT's get the ceramic coated kind.

 

Mine are Borla stainless, and haven't had any issues with heat.

 

I bought the JBA Titanium coated LT's and have not had any problems with heat. I like the titanium look the best because it's not too flashy and it doesn't discolor.

 

how long have you had the JBA's? I want a header that wont discolor

 

Ceramic coatings are great to keep the heat contained in the headers. I am running OBX headers that are 304 SS and not coated. I have never had a heat issue.
Scott

 

304-SS and you will be good to go, not may have wrapped them on these cars... if so, let him speak...
you also have to be careful w/ any type of coating as it will(can) rust from the inside/out if not coated properly.
my OBX does not present any heat concerns. although, i use my shaker like a heat extractor.

 

I have the base model Hooker long tubes (non-coated), so I wrapped mine with DEI exhaust wrap. Works SO well. In the summer time after driving for a long period of time I would pop my hood, put my hand near the valve covers, and there was significant heat decrease from the stock headers. This is the second exhaust piece that I've wrapped (had a big turbo STI before that I did it too), and am please so far.

You definitely need to be careful when you apply exhaust wrap though. Wear gloves, the wrap has small fiberglass particles and will cause your hands to itch for days. Also, it's imperative that you wrap very tightly when applying.

 

do you have any pics of your headers wrapped?

 

Sure do! I'm sorry they aren't the best pictures.

 

Thanks guys, that helps alot. Now I just need to get a set on order.

 

What did you decide on? Coated headers or wrapping them?

 

do a google search on header wrapp before you do it. the wrapp will shorten the life of the header, moisture will create rust that you will never realize was there until its too late.

 

Almost 2 years I believe, and mine is a DD when there isn't snow on the ground. They still look like they do in that picture!

 

Yeah...I've heard of this. I sold my STI to a guy down the street (who daily drives the car), no problem, three years now.

 

I am going to go with the BBK ceramic coated. I am between them and the JBA's stainless. I was trying to get a discount out of American Muscle to no avail, so Brenspeed is where I will buy.