Berk Technology Header installed pics...
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Berk Technology Header installed pics...
I just got my header yesterday.
Berk Technology with 50mm Primaries to a 63.5mm Collector.
4-2-1 Design
Brand New:
Freshly Wrapped:
Other side:
Freshly Sprayed with Silicone Header Spray:
Installed:
Berk Technology with 50mm Primaries to a 63.5mm Collector.
4-2-1 Design
Brand New:
Freshly Wrapped:
Other side:
Freshly Sprayed with Silicone Header Spray:
Installed:
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (dcturbols)
just curious... why did you decide to heat wrap your header and test pipe? what is the advantage to doing that on a stock setup?
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (Techno Tonis)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Techno Tonis »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">just curious... why did you decide to heat wrap your header and test pipe? what is the advantage to doing that on a stock setup?</TD></TR></TABLE>
if you heat wrap it, the header stays cooler, which i guess in turn might help from heat soak
if you heat wrap it, the header stays cooler, which i guess in turn might help from heat soak
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (jdm-ray)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdm-ray »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
if you heat wrap it, the header stays cooler, which i guess in turn might help from heat soak</TD></TR></TABLE>
its my understanding that the header actually stays hotter with heat wrap, but everything else under the hood stays cooler.
if you heat wrap it, the header stays cooler, which i guess in turn might help from heat soak</TD></TR></TABLE>
its my understanding that the header actually stays hotter with heat wrap, but everything else under the hood stays cooler.
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (Mr.E.G.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.E.G. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
its my understanding that the header actually stays hotter with heat wrap, but everything else under the hood stays cooler.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I've been told the same thing, that the wrap keeps the header hot and hotter exhaust air flows faster, all while keeping the heat contained from other underhood components.
I believe the issue with the wraps is that the header itself could crack from the higher temps but not sure if that's a valid concern on a street car.
I like the stealth look
Any plans on dynoing in the near future? Would love to see a "real world" result.
its my understanding that the header actually stays hotter with heat wrap, but everything else under the hood stays cooler.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I've been told the same thing, that the wrap keeps the header hot and hotter exhaust air flows faster, all while keeping the heat contained from other underhood components.
I believe the issue with the wraps is that the header itself could crack from the higher temps but not sure if that's a valid concern on a street car.
I like the stealth look
Any plans on dynoing in the near future? Would love to see a "real world" result.
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (Mr.E.G.)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr.E.G. »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
its my understanding that the header actually stays hotter with heat wrap, but everything else under the hood stays cooler.</TD></TR></TABLE>
x2. Good for keeping the exhaust hot and fast going to a turbo, or earlier light off of the catalytic converter.
its my understanding that the header actually stays hotter with heat wrap, but everything else under the hood stays cooler.</TD></TR></TABLE>
x2. Good for keeping the exhaust hot and fast going to a turbo, or earlier light off of the catalytic converter.
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (Mr. Projekt)
Who cares if the exhaust gas is hot? It's exiting the car. That can be as hot as it needs to, but the wrap is for containing the heat and not letting it spread throughout the engine bay.
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (Sean Juan)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Sean Juan »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Who cares if the exhaust gas is hot? </TD></TR></TABLE> The turbo guys do. Apparently Honda does too, with the air pump and EGR and all. 
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (Sean Juan)
There are 2 reasons I wrapped the test pipe:
1) The catalytic converter does have a heatshield
2) I had leftover wrap and it looks cool
The header itself I wrapped because with an aftermarket header I can't run the stock heatshield. And as I daily my S it deals with all sorts of extremes and I do not want the underhood temps too go way up.
The real purpose of header wrap is to contain heat, which happens to have the benefit of increasing the velocity of the exhaust. Since the engine is a pump, all the exhaust is going to travel at the same rate, so the exhaust getting out of the cylinder will exit at higher rate which is more efficient.
*EDIT* And just to **** off anyone who thinks it is gay to wrap your headers I have enough wrap leftover to wrap my cat-back as well..
1) The catalytic converter does have a heatshield
2) I had leftover wrap and it looks cool
The header itself I wrapped because with an aftermarket header I can't run the stock heatshield. And as I daily my S it deals with all sorts of extremes and I do not want the underhood temps too go way up.
The real purpose of header wrap is to contain heat, which happens to have the benefit of increasing the velocity of the exhaust. Since the engine is a pump, all the exhaust is going to travel at the same rate, so the exhaust getting out of the cylinder will exit at higher rate which is more efficient.
*EDIT* And just to **** off anyone who thinks it is gay to wrap your headers I have enough wrap leftover to wrap my cat-back as well..
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (dcturbols)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dcturbols »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
*EDIT* And just to **** off anyone who thinks it is gay to wrap your headers I have enough wrap leftover to wrap my cat-back as well.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
do it!!!!!!!!!!
*EDIT* And just to **** off anyone who thinks it is gay to wrap your headers I have enough wrap leftover to wrap my cat-back as well..
</TD></TR></TABLE>do it!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (Mr. Projekt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Projekt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
x2. Good for keeping the exhaust hot and fast going to a turbo, or earlier light off of the catalytic converter.</TD></TR></TABLE>
please explain the light off cat thing.
x2. Good for keeping the exhaust hot and fast going to a turbo, or earlier light off of the catalytic converter.</TD></TR></TABLE>
please explain the light off cat thing.
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (Mr.E.G.)
Essentially if I had been a good boy and loved trees and **** then the header wrap would help the catalytic converter begin operating sooner. Therefore reducing emissions even further.
Which actually in turn means when it comes time to pass emissions and I swap the cat back in it should pass no problem.
Which actually in turn means when it comes time to pass emissions and I swap the cat back in it should pass no problem.
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (dcturbols)
Dude you beat me to it. I am a tree-smoker... errr.. hugger. It takes it down to a matter of seconds, instead of minutes, to reach normal operating temperature.
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (Mr. Projekt)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dcturbols »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Oh I am a fan of a few plants myself
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mr. Projekt »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I spy ROORS!!!!
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congratulations!!
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</TD></TR></TABLE>congratulations!!
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Re: Berk Technology Header installed pics... (goern-R)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by goern-R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I believe the issue with the wraps is that the header itself could crack from the higher temps but not sure if that's a valid concern on a street car.
.</TD></TR></TABLE> I have a friend who had a wrapped DC Sports header on a DA and it eventually cracked. I dont know if it was partially due to it being DC Sports and not the greatest quality or because it was ceramic.
I believe the issue with the wraps is that the header itself could crack from the higher temps but not sure if that's a valid concern on a street car.
.</TD></TR></TABLE> I have a friend who had a wrapped DC Sports header on a DA and it eventually cracked. I dont know if it was partially due to it being DC Sports and not the greatest quality or because it was ceramic.