BADOIR 2 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Now that I am seriously looking for a 6 branch ,(at the right price ) I was wondering why do people have them wrapped? I ask this as the guy who fitted my chip ,and who in all fairness specialises in perfomance enhancing VAGs and Porches, advised against wrapping as this doesnt let the heat dicipitate correctly, Only if the mannifold is tight up agaist the bulkhead, or if its close to a turbo set up would he consider wrapping, Thoughts please.. :^) Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 It keeps the heat in which helps pull the exhaust gasses out the engine quicker Link to post Share on other sites
BADOIR 2 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 ohhhh, So why would this guy advise against it, by the way he tried to sell me a raceland for £200 as he's an agent, Also they had a VR down there which they race and the one on that wasnt wrapped, Confused even more at the mo.lol :S Link to post Share on other sites
BADOIR 2 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 We also spoke about schricks, and he told me a story about early american mk4 4 mos running a vr engine with a similar set up to the schrick but not as dear ,and sourcing one of these could be another avenue to explore, does anyone know of this mannifold ?? OR am i being fed Sh*t, Ithought i came accross as knowing a bit, but he may have thought ive got one here, But anyway well happy with the chip so it aint all Bol*ocks lol Link to post Share on other sites
jims13 6 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 mine was never wrapped and on the car for a few years.. no damage ..its now on my mates car , and still not wrapped, same for him.id personally would not wrap it, as it may encourage cracking, i would however retain the stock heat sheild. Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Well the V6 in mk4 has a varaible inlet.......coz they learnt from there mistakes by not putting schrick/vsr on 12v V6 from the factory Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 It wont hurt leaving esxhaust mani unwrapped as pointed out. As for cracking it will only crack if engine moves TOO much Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 uprated mounts is a must Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Seabrook 4 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 uprated mounts is a mustyeah they are the next thing on my list when I have saved some more money !! Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 uprated mounts is a mustyeah they are the next thing on my list when I have saved some more money !!Yep keep meaning to ring VT........have part numbers and phone number in pocket all the time...lol Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 do it Link to post Share on other sites
BADOIR 2 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 At this point i must say he did advise changing mounts especially the front to stop backward and forward motion and therefore easing pressure on exhaust, So could one of these variable mk4 inlets be advantageous if one could be found ?? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 I dont think so Martin otherwise it would of been done by now Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Lea 4 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 seen somone try to fit one but it never worked and they gave up and got a vsr Link to post Share on other sites
BADOIR 2 Posted May 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 http://www.turner-race-developments.co.uk/about-us.htm This is the place i went. Think we might know a couple of the customers cars,?? Link to post Share on other sites
CALICO 130 Posted May 14, 2009 Report Share Posted May 14, 2009 Exhaust raping also helps to keep under bonnet temperatures down slightly Link to post Share on other sites
anna 0 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 ive just bought one of these and am going to wrap mine Link to post Share on other sites
BADOIR 2 Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Mmmm to wrap or not to wrap?? that is the question, (got to get one first tho lol) Link to post Share on other sites
lee060 3 Posted May 16, 2009 Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 only thing ive heard to be carefull of is to try to keep wrapping even, avoid double wrapping(lol ) as it can cause hotspots, which 'may' lead to cracking! not witness any damage caused by wrapping as yet tho i wrapped my 4branch with confidence! (for now ) the pros outweight the cons by a mile!! you considered ceramic coating at all?? its longer lasting than wrap neater and more consistant. =)either way mounts are a must matey. Link to post Share on other sites
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