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BEEF · 08-10-2012, 12:38 AM

I recently received my Weapon-R header. I am going to heat wrap it and silicon seal it before installing it. My progress will be slow.

I will say that my wrapping is a little less than "professional". I think I will keep my day job.

Heat wrapping...

I soaked the wrap so it would be more malleable. I am waiting for it to dry before I hit it with the silicon.

tooter · 08-10-2012, 02:01 AM

I like header threads.

Looks like you did a reasonably neat job considering that particular header is a difficult complex shape to wrap... and those are really nifty stainless retainers.

(by the way, you have a very cute little daughter.

)

BEEF · 08-10-2012, 09:06 AM

I think it would have wrapped much better if it were the 3 foot long beasts that you see on some of the old v8s. it was tight and finicky. I ended up getting the stainless steel wire ties from ebay. I didn't like the idea of paying $10 for 4. I got 25 for around $15 or so.

my daughter is awesome. she said "this is daddy's toy"

1.5 · 08-10-2012, 10:55 AM

really nice header. That wrap job came out pretty good too. Love my ceramic coated DC

cali yaris · 08-10-2012, 12:00 PM

As long as it keeps the heat in, right?

No one can see it back there.

malibuguy · 08-10-2012, 02:36 PM

i tried to wrap mine...i got three rotations of wrap in & said fuck it...i have very little patience for stuff like that (suprisingly)

i may perhaps consider getting it swain coated

BEEF · 08-10-2012, 03:58 PM

I checked with swaintech and they wanted $250 to coat it (not including shipping). a friend of mine got a long tube header for a chevette and had it done. he recommended them but I couldn't see paying that kind of money for it.

xnamerxx · 08-10-2012, 04:08 PM

So Garm you ever think were going to see long tubes for the Yaris?

Golddeenoh · 08-10-2012, 04:31 PM

I would suggest getting the header exhaust kit from Micro Image.

http://shop.microimageonline.com/ARP...t-ARP-ems1.htm

Get the 45mm kit the flange on aftermarket headers tends to be thick and these studs work great and allow for easier instillation, the bottom middle bolt is a trick to get to, at least on the Megan Racing header it is.

packetrace · 08-10-2012, 06:39 PM

Thats is nice!! Where dinyou bought this wrap and silicone ?

BEEF · 08-10-2012, 09:44 PM

I got it from here: http://www.designengineering.com/

someone on the MI forum recommended them. they have a dotted line that shows where to overlap. I did a really crappy job of the overlapping. it's a really funny shaped header.

http://www.designengineering.com/cat...ps-accessories

looking back, you could probably get away with the motorcycle exhaust wrap kit. I bought a 50 foot roll of the 2" and have over half of it left.

1.5 · 08-10-2012, 09:53 PM

Beef I think you're understating your wrap. It came out really good and looks well coated IMHO.

Now enjoy that midrange grunt

BEEF · 08-10-2012, 10:03 PM

@1.5

thanks, I hope you're right. I still need to silicon seal it. then get time to actually put it on the car.

1.5 · 08-10-2012, 10:25 PM

The install is fun, its not "hard" by any means but its in an awkward position so it can get annoying at times. Being under the car working in a tight spot with your arms reaching up...

CoryM · 08-11-2012, 09:18 PM

As someone who has done header wrap; Good job!
I always start off with grand visions of perfection, then end up with crap.

Not much use for you, but some people use high temp paint on the wrap after instead of silicone spray. It adds the colour back and seals it. I will be doing this on my other car but it's exhaust is a *little* more visible than on a Yaris (headers stick out the sides of the car

)

BEEF · 08-15-2012, 09:56 PM

I silicon sealed the header. I did some spraying and hit it with the torch.

Pre-silicon

Post-silicon

1.5 · 08-15-2012, 10:00 PM

Very nice, I like it looking darker.

tooter · 08-15-2012, 11:12 PM

I do too.

The dark color complements the unusual contours of the header. Now don't ding it up when you install it!

08-10-2012, 12:38 AM	#1
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	Another header thread... I recently received my Weapon-R header. I am going to heat wrap it and silicon seal it before installing it. My progress will be slow. I will say that my wrapping is a little less than "professional". I think I will keep my day job. Heat wrapping... I soaked the wrap so it would be more malleable. I am waiting for it to dry before I hit it with the silicon. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-10-2012, 09:06 AM	#3
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	I think it would have wrapped much better if it were the 3 foot long beasts that you see on some of the old v8s. it was tight and finicky. I ended up getting the stainless steel wire ties from ebay. I didn't like the idea of paying $10 for 4. I got 25 for around $15 or so. my daughter is awesome. she said "this is daddy's toy" __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-10-2012, 10:55 AM	#4
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	really nice header. That wrap job came out pretty good too. Love my ceramic coated DC __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

08-10-2012, 12:00 PM	#5
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	As long as it keeps the heat in, right? No one can see it back there. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

08-10-2012, 02:36 PM	#6
malibuguy Obsessed with 1.5L Drives: '10 PW Yaris Sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Westminster, MD Posts: 908	i tried to wrap mine...i got three rotations of wrap in & said fuck it...i have very little patience for stuff like that (suprisingly) i may perhaps consider getting it swain coated __________________ -Greg...the Exhaust Freak. -10 PW sedan 107whp/110wtq, full exhaust, suspension bits, TRD LSD -06 Highlander 3mzfe Limited AWD -82 Malibu, 1uzfe swap -97 Tercel coupe, 1nzfe/4.31 -96 Tercel coupe, Turbo 5efe, autoX -96 Tercel 4dr

08-10-2012, 02:01 AM	#2
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	I like header threads. Looks like you did a reasonably neat job considering that particular header is a difficult complex shape to wrap... and those are really nifty stainless retainers. (by the way, you have a very cute little daughter. )

08-10-2012, 03:58 PM	#7
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	I checked with swaintech and they wanted $250 to coat it (not including shipping). a friend of mine got a long tube header for a chevette and had it done. he recommended them but I couldn't see paying that kind of money for it. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-10-2012, 04:08 PM	#8
xnamerxx 0-60 in slow Drives: light blue liftback Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 926	So Garm you ever think were going to see long tubes for the Yaris?

08-10-2012, 04:31 PM	#9
Golddeenoh Takes corners too fast! View User's Garage Drives: Absolute Red 2009 Yaris HB Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 830	I would suggest getting the header exhaust kit from Micro Image. http://shop.microimageonline.com/ARP...t-ARP-ems1.htm Get the 45mm kit the flange on aftermarket headers tends to be thick and these studs work great and allow for easier instillation, the bottom middle bolt is a trick to get to, at least on the Megan Racing header it is. __________________ mods:15''Drag DR21 w/Nitto NeoGen 205/50R15, Tanabe DF210 lowering springs 1.6/1.8, TRD Rear Sway Bar, Tanabe Front Sway Bar, Micro Image Short Throw Shift Kit (both in and under), 8.64lbs flywheel, F1 Stage 4 Clutch, AEM Cold Air Intake (Red), Megan Racing Header, DC Sports Axle Back Exhaust, Micro Image Crank Pulley, NST lite Alternator Pulley, ARP Manifold Stud Kit,Tanabe Front Strut Tower Brace, ScanGuage II, Micro Image Silicone Radiator Hose Kit (Red), NRG Carbon Fiber Shift Knob (round), 2009-2011 Toyota Yaris Liftback Foglight kit, NRG Grounding Kit (Red), Hella Horns(Red),CF Hood

08-10-2012, 06:39 PM	#10
packetrace Drives: Yaris Sedan 2009 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Quebec Posts: 566	Thats is nice!! Where dinyou bought this wrap and silicone ? __________________ Interior:ALL red, black roof Exterior:RTX scorpion painted GOLD, side and rear visor, oem spoiler, MI mesh grill, Hella supertone horn, RS badge, Vios badge, CF pillar, Led mirror cover, fog light HID 3000k, Projector retrofit HID 8000K Performance :MI CrankPulley, Tein springs, UR and TRD bar, TURBO IN PROGRESS Audio : Pionner DEH-80PRS, HAT L1V2, PowerBass 1100.5X 5 channel amp

08-10-2012, 09:44 PM	#11
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	I got it from here: http://www.designengineering.com/ someone on the MI forum recommended them. they have a dotted line that shows where to overlap. I did a really crappy job of the overlapping. it's a really funny shaped header. http://www.designengineering.com/cat...ps-accessories looking back, you could probably get away with the motorcycle exhaust wrap kit. I bought a 50 foot roll of the 2" and have over half of it left. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-10-2012, 09:53 PM	#12
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Beef I think you're understating your wrap. It came out really good and looks well coated IMHO. Now enjoy that midrange grunt __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

08-10-2012, 10:03 PM	#13
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	@1.5 thanks, I hope you're right. I still need to silicon seal it. then get time to actually put it on the car. __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-10-2012, 10:25 PM	#14
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	The install is fun, its not "hard" by any means but its in an awkward position so it can get annoying at times. Being under the car working in a tight spot with your arms reaching up... __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

08-11-2012, 09:18 PM	#15
CoryM Drives: 2009 5-door, 5-speed Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: White Rock BC Posts: 687	As someone who has done header wrap; Good job! I always start off with grand visions of perfection, then end up with crap. Not much use for you, but some people use high temp paint on the wrap after instead of silicone spray. It adds the colour back and seals it. I will be doing this on my other car but it's exhaust is a little more visible than on a Yaris (headers stick out the sides of the car )

08-15-2012, 09:56 PM	#16
BEEF View User's Garage Drives: 2008 yaris 3d Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 732	I silicon sealed the header. I did some spraying and hit it with the torch. Pre-silicon Post-silicon __________________ Be the change you wish to see in the world -Mahatma Gandhi-

08-15-2012, 10:00 PM	#17
1.5 Form>Function Drives: 07 Flint Sedan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,018	Very nice, I like it looking darker. __________________ Instagram: @southernstreets_phil Facebook.com/southernstreetsempire

08-15-2012, 11:12 PM	#18
tooter play every day Drives: 2012 Yaris L 2dr 5sp Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,962	I do too. The dark color complements the unusual contours of the header. Now don't ding it up when you install it!

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