irishmauler Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Installing Dynatech headers on my 05 SSS later this week. Aside from coating the headers themselves, what other options do I have so I don't bake everything in the engine compartment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado777 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Installing Dynatech headers on my 05 SSS later this week. Aside from coating the headers themselves, what other options do I have so I don't bake everything in the engine compartment? I used heat wrap on mine. Make sure you use plenty of the metal zip ties or it will have come unloose. The tops have held up pretty good so far. Can't say the same for the bottoms though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Soak the wrap in warm water and then wrap the headers. It'll shrink when it dries and be tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado777 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Soak the wrap in warm water and then wrap the headers. It'll shrink when it dries and be tight. Wish I would have known that when I was doing mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Unwrap yours and redo them. Wrapping them right takes a lot of work, but you'll never have to mess with them again or have unsightly zip ties on your headers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado777 Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 Unwrap yours and redo them. Wrapping them right takes a lot of work, but you'll never have to mess with them again or have unsightly zip ties on your headers. That involves pulling the headers off. I installed those once an never want to do it again lol. Maybe i'll tackle that when I do my engine swap. If I ever get off my butt and build it that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 If you don't like the zip ties or have problems with them, nice hose clamps work too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 You can also use stainless wire like safety wire and wrap it around the wrap and tighten it up. Thats what i use and never had a prob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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