Author: Jerry Holmolka
Edited by: John Forshaw

Purpose:  To reduce the ever-present problem of underhood high temperatures.  A cooler engine means longer longevity, higher horsepower and a better running vehicle.

How is it done:

This mod is done by simply wrapping the exhaust wrap around the cross-over tube that connects the front and rear exhaust manifolds, working slowly from the front of the car to the rear.  The initial few coils are loose and after a few are in place, they are aligned, tightened and held in place by a metallic retaining strap (like the kind that holds the hose to the back of the clothes dryer), and looped all the way to the end of the crossover tube's length, where another retaining strap holds it all in place.  Total installation time is around 15 minutes with 2 people doing it (one pulling the excess wrap and one doing the wrapping).

I initially hear that this mode stinks pretty bad for the first few days after installation as the material sets, but I had no such problems.  There was a mild odor and a tiny bit of smoke for the first day and it was almost imperceptible during the second day.  I am not going to spray this wrap with any coating as I heard that this assists in retaining the water and eventually rusting out the crossover pipe.  Since I also keep the compartment clean for the most part, I do not anticipate any problems.

By the way, compliments and kudos go to the man who made this mod possible for me, Frank Gore.  It was he who had the extra wrap available as leftover from doing his and even after me offerring to pay, he graciously refused.  Thanks Frank!