Wraping downpipe manifold

[scirocco at powerlink.net (John C. Worden)]

At 02:56 PM 2/13/04 -0500, Kervin Ridgley wrote:

>I was wondering if there are any benefits to be had by wrap the exhaust 
>manifold and downpipe on a n/a 8v?  I was thinking that it might help keep 
>some of the exhaust heat away from the intake manifold, but I just don't 
>know how much a little tape would do.
>_______________________________________________

Everything I've heard is that it does keep the temps down, but also can 
hold in moisture(though it gets cooked off quickly) and that of course can 
cause it to rust out quicker.

John