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rice_classic · 05-09-2016, 05:27 PM

Wrapping/coating. 6 of one, half a dozen of the other.

I wrapped the header on my race car (CRX) and helped quite a bit. Dropped the oil temps by 20f and allowed the radiator to work more effectively. The D-B-H honda engines have the header that extends forward close the radiator then goes under the engine right up against the oil pan. Stock header had shielding, aftermarket do not.

Chose to wrap because it has the same outcome as coating, it was cheaper and I could do it myself inexpensively. Coating would cost more than the header is worth.

If I got an aftermarket header for the FRS I would probably wrap it too, for the same reasons.. It's effective and I'm "cost-conscious". The under-car shielding on our cars does a very good job on keeping away water and makes good sense to reduce underhood temps. Heat reduces life of rubber/plastic/electronic bits.

FYI for those doing any header wrapping.. Don't get the SS cable ties with the kit or from DEI. They WAY over charge for those. Get the SS cable ties from Harbor Freight. Way cheaper.

05-09-2016, 05:27 PM	#12
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,174 Thanks: 757 Thanked 4,208 Times in 1,808 Posts Mentioned: 78 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Wrapping/coating. 6 of one, half a dozen of the other. I wrapped the header on my race car (CRX) and helped quite a bit. Dropped the oil temps by 20f and allowed the radiator to work more effectively. The D-B-H honda engines have the header that extends forward close the radiator then goes under the engine right up against the oil pan. Stock header had shielding, aftermarket do not. Chose to wrap because it has the same outcome as coating, it was cheaper and I could do it myself inexpensively. Coating would cost more than the header is worth. If I got an aftermarket header for the FRS I would probably wrap it too, for the same reasons.. It's effective and I'm "cost-conscious". The under-car shielding on our cars does a very good job on keeping away water and makes good sense to reduce underhood temps. Heat reduces life of rubber/plastic/electronic bits. FYI for those doing any header wrapping.. Don't get the SS cable ties with the kit or from DEI. They WAY over charge for those. Get the SS cable ties from Harbor Freight. Way cheaper. __________________ SCCA T4 - FRS