Brake Line and Header Insulation

[Gumball]

So, I originally wrapped my headers completely, but then listened to those who say it will cause corrosion and I removed it. I then had the FFR four-into-four headers stripped of their original silver coating and had them ceramic coated black to match the side pipes. I was still getting some high temps in the area right around them, so I added spark plug boot sleeves and now a little more insurance against heat damage. This time I used some Thermo-Tec / Cool-It products to give a little more protection to the brake lines, clutch cable, and master cylinder. I added some mylar/fiberglass insulation to the brake lines coming out of the master in close proximity to the header on the drivers side, then a small strip of the same stuff along the bottom of the clutch cable where it arcs over the header as it leaves the foot box. I also wrapped just the four pipes of the header where the come together - all the way to the collector. If that little bit of wrap causes corrosion, so be it, but I think that the benefits of controlling heat outweigh the fact that I may have to replace the header in ten years due to corrosion.

On the passenger side, I wanted to give a little protection to the heater lines that pass above the header, as well as the windshield washer fluid reservoir.

Some pics:

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[skullandbones]

Hi Chris,

Enjoy reading your threads. I would suggest a 3 or 4 year inspection of the wraps. The way you have them installed would be easy enough to undo and rewrap. The area you have covered is the usual trouble spot. Who knows: after a couple of years you may change it anyway. I think the ceramic coating is more resistant if they coated inside too. Mine are ceramic BBKs and I can see the change in the surface already after about 450 miles but they have no corrosion so far. It may also depend on how much moisture they are exposed to over time. Luckily here in AZ, we have such low humidity that corrosion is not a major factor. Good luck, WEK.