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18 Jan 2020 14:01 #817368 by Bowserpup32
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Wrapping Vance in Hines 4 into 1 exhaust with heat wrap tape. Anyone have a idea how long of till I would need.
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18 Jan 2020 14:15 #817369 by Skidmark
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A good starting point would be to measure each length you are going to wrap. Multiply the diameter of the down pipes, and multiply by Pi (3.141") = circumference. Subtract the amount of overlap you plan from the width of the wrap, and divide the total length of all wrapped pipes by the length of your adjusted width - this will give you the number of wraps you will need. Multiply the number of wraps by the circumference. That will give you a bare minimum, I would add 10-20% for safety (odd lengths, cut errors, etc.)

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18 Jan 2020 16:04 - 18 Jan 2020 16:04 #817386 by 650ed
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Bowserpup32 wrote: Wrapping Vance in Hines 4 into 1 exhaust with heat wrap tape. ....


Why?

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18 Jan 2020 16:18 #817389 by Skidmark
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www.enginelabs.com/engine-tech/exhaust/h...hat-you-should-know/

The same principals apply to motorcycle exhaust as auto exhaust.

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18 Jan 2020 16:24 #817390 by Nessism
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650ed wrote:

Bowserpup32 wrote: Wrapping Vance in Hines 4 into 1 exhaust with heat wrap tape. ....


Why?


Styling exercise. Nothing more.
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18 Jan 2020 20:11 #817404 by Kidkawie
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Besides controlling heat the wrap can reduce sound and give new life to an otherwise cosmetically ruined exhaust.

A couple notes, soak the wrap in hot water while you are installing it. Wrap from the back to front so you dont catch debris in the pleats. I think 50 feet will be enought. It took about 20 feet feet to wrap my 2 stroke expansion chamber. You can buy it on Amazon pretty cheap.

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19 Jan 2020 06:49 #817422 by slmjim+Z1BEBE
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If you've worked with fiberglass before, you'll understand the need to wear long sleeves and gloves.
Even when wet, those tiny needle-like fibers from the wrap get everywhere.

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