TD header, tune & afpr question

[100MPH]

What is required to seal these fittings?
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Looks like someone was under the Christmas Tree...good idea making sure your prepped for gift giving installation.

 

[Doc Harley]

Hey, guys..... Any reason why I can't zip tie the AFPR to the fuel rail? Then run a remote gauge out to the coolant bottle.
Note: Gap innovations ram Air leaves little options.

 

[sideshowBob]

I mounted my FPR to the side of the gap ram air intake.
Worked for me

 

[Doc Harley]

I mounted my FPR to the side of the gap ram air intake.
Worked for me

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Nice move....I like that. The only reason I was trying to put it up on top of the fuel rail is I wouldn't have to redo my return back to the fuel slipper. Yes, I'm the laziest! Lol! Ask anyone who knows me.

 

[Doc Harley]

Does the heat shield get installed after the header, then just notched top and bottom?
Or you just slide The shield over the expansion end and clearance it to fit?

 

[Doc Harley]

And for guys considering a header install don't forget to add two hours, one of which will be rolling adhesive boogers trying to get the surface prepped for new heat tape that's all deteriorated.

 

[Turboflash]

And for guys considering a header install don't forget to add two hours, one of which will be rolling adhesive boogers trying to get the surface prepped for new heat tape that's all deteriorated.
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Yup. Been there done that. Took about 3 beers to get it done. Did this back in 2018 and it still looks great, still stuck good, not getting burned off. Hardest part was cleaning the old glue from factory junk off.
I covered much larger area than factory too. Don't want to heat up gas or the tank!

 

[Doc Harley]

Yup. Been there done that. Took about 3 beers to get it done. Did this back in 2018 and it still looks, still stuck good, not getting burned off. Hardest part was cleaning the old glue from factory junk off.
I covered much larger area than factory too. Don't want to heat up gas or the tank!

That's my goal right there. Amazon's about 7 days out on thermal tech.
Luckily I was able to catch Napa today and I'll have it for tomorrow.
I pray it comes out like you did....

 

[Turboflash]

That's my goal right there. Amazon's about 7 days out on thermal tech.
Luckily I was able to catch Napa today and I'll have it for tomorrow.
I pray it comes out like you did....

For comparison, look at the tiny amount of foil the factory puts on! And, they use just a single thin adhesive backed foil basically just like tin foil. The ThermoTec stuff is much thicker incorporating actual thermal insulation into multi layers. Much better.

 

[Doc Harley]

For comparison, look at the tiny amount of foil the factory puts on! And, they use just a single thing adhesive backed foil basically just like tin foil. The ThermoTec stuff is much thicker incorporating actual thermal insulation into multi layers. Much better.

Not going to lie, the only thing I could find is the 1.5" x 15' rolls. Will that do??
Or should I just wait and get the blanket?

 

[Turboflash]

Not going to lie, the only thing I could find is the 1.5" x 15' rolls. Will that do??
Or should I just wait and get the blanket?

IMO, need the blankets. That 1.5" width won't work worth a &#%t! It'll be a total mess trying to attach thin strips like that.

 

[Doc Harley]

IMO, need the blankets. That 1.5" width won't work worth a &#%t! It'll be a total mess trying to attach thin strips like that.

I found the blankets for Sunday, You're killing me...lol

 

[Doc Harley]

Turboflash, for goal purposes, how many individual PCs did it take to cover all this? Then I'm assuming you lapped all the joints?

 

[Turboflash]

Turboflash, for goal purposes, how many individual PCs did it take to cover all this? Then I'm assuming nday, You're killing me...lol

It took 2 of those 12" x 24" blankets. If you look close at the pic, you can see how I laid them out on tank. Basically 3 sections. It "forms" pretty well to contours. I bought a can of their heavy duty spray adhesive which helps enhance the adhesion to the plastic tank. Once glued, you can't get it off. Worked great.

 

[Doc Harley]

It took 2 of those 12" x 24" blankets. If you look close at the pic, you can see how I laid them out on tank. Basically 3 sections. It "forms" pretty well to contours. I bought a can of their heavy duty spray adhesive which helps enhance the adhesion to the plastic tank. Once glued, you can't get it off. Worked great.
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You don't seem to skip a beat, turboflash.
Yes, two blankets. Anything else I should consider? Covering hoses or heat barrier on chain case. Any other problem areas that need consideration?