{"id":2368,"date":"2019-03-22T19:48:11","date_gmt":"2019-03-22T23:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/maxtorqueperformance.com\/?p=2368"},"modified":"2019-03-22T20:10:03","modified_gmt":"2019-03-23T00:10:03","slug":"header-wrap-what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-pipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maxtorqueperformance.com\/staging\/index.php\/2019\/03\/22\/header-wrap-what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-pipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Header Wrap: What You Should Know About Wrapping Pipes"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<header class=\"entry-header clearfix\">\n<div class=\"entry-meta\">\n<div class=\"avatar\"><a class=\"author crop crop-image_290_290\"              href=\"https:\/\/www.enginelabs.com\/author\/michaelharding\/\"><img decoding=\"async\"                style=\"height: 50px;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.enginelabs.com\/wp-content\/userphoto\/michaelharding.thumbnail.jpg\"                width=\"80\"> <\/a><\/div>\n<p>          <span class=\"byline\"> By <span class=\"author vcard\"><a                class=\"url fn n\"                href=\"https:\/\/www.enginelabs.com\/author\/michaelharding\/\">Michael                Harding<\/a> <\/span><\/span><span class=\"posted-on\">March            06, 2019<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Late-night pitchman Ron Popeil coined the phrase\u00a0<em>\u201cset it,            and forget it\u201d <\/em>when he was promoting one of his many          inventions from the past few decades. While that notion may be          just fine for a rotisserie chicken or a roast, it\u2019s not exactly          the best advice for your automobile. If you\u2019re truly an          enthusiast, you\u2019re going to be under the hood tinkering with          something sooner or later \u2013 even if it isn\u2019t necessary. For us,          there\u2019s a different catchphrase:\u00a0<em>\u201cforget it, and regret it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Most of us know we have to open the hood and do a good visual          inspection. However, one area that doesn\u2019t get much attention          after the installation is complete, is exhaust headers. They get          installed and essentially ignored unless you hear that ticking          sound indicating an exhaust leak. If you choose to reduce          underhood temperatures, you might even decide to put a thermal          wrap on your headers. Like many other controversial topics, you          can find many who are for wrapping them up, and just as many who          are against it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_1065558\"          style=\"width: 970px\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/wrapping-up-your-headers-when-you-should-when-you-shouldnt-2019-02-10_16-39-48_155337.jpg\"            rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"              class=\"wp-image-246639 size-large\" style=\"display: inline;\"              alt=\"header wrap\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/wrapping-up-your-headers-when-you-should-when-you-shouldnt-2019-02-10_16-39-48_155337-960x640.jpg\"              data-lazy-loaded=\"true\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"><noscript>&lt;img class=&#8221;wp-image-246639 size-large&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/wrapping-up-your-headers-when-you-should-when-you-shouldnt-2019-02-10_16-39-48_155337-960&#215;640.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;header wrap&#8221; width=&#8221;960&#8243; height=&#8221;640&#8243; \/&gt;<\/noscript><\/a>          <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">When it comes to wrapping headers to            insulate heat, we didn\u2019t limit our questions to painted            headers. We wanted to know about ceramic-coated headers, too.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"float: none;background-color: #ffffff;color:            #333333;cursor: text;font-family: Georgia,'Times New            Roman','Bitstream Charter',Times,serif;font-size:            16px;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;font-weight:            400;letter-spacing: normal;text-align: left;text-decoration:            none;text-indent: 0px\">Rather than just sharing our opinion on            the matter, we decided to reach out to the experts on both            sides of this topic to find out what they say about wrapping            headers. Our goal is not to start a debate to see who\u2019s right            or wrong, but to come to an understanding and give you the            best advice from the experts: <\/span><a            href=\"https:\/\/www.moroso.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moroso            Performance Products<\/a><span style=\"float:            none;background-color: #ffffff;color: #333333;cursor:            text;font-family: Georgia,'Times New Roman','Bitstream            Charter',Times,serif;font-size: 16px;font-style:            normal;font-variant: normal;font-weight: 400;letter-spacing:            normal;text-align: left;text-decoration: none;text-indent:            0px\"> and <a href=\"http:\/\/designengineering.com\/\">Design              Engineering<\/a> (DEI). We also reached out to one of the            better known names in exhaust headers: <a              href=\"https:\/\/www.holley.com\/brands\/hooker\/\">Hooker<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_1068984\"          style=\"width: 970px\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-56-28_641305.jpg\"            rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"              class=\"wp-image-246665 size-large\" style=\"display: inline;\"              alt=\"header wrap\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-56-28_641305-960x640.jpg\"              data-lazy-loaded=\"true\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"><noscript>&lt;img class=&#8221;wp-image-246665 size-large&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-56-28_641305-960&#215;640.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;header wrap&#8221; width=&#8221;960&#8243; height=&#8221;640&#8243; \/&gt;<\/noscript><\/a>          <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">For some, the look of a fresh set of            ceramic-coated headers is just right. But, if you want to            reduce temperatures, wrapping your exhaust is one good way to            accomplish that. The results are great, whether you have            painted or coated headers.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Header wraps aren\u2019t just for looks, they\u2019re functional when          installed properly. But it doesn\u2019t stop there. Just like the          vital fluids that keep your engine and transmission functioning          properly, a header wrap also requires some level of maintenance          and monitoring. If you use the same principle mentioned above \u2013          set it and forget it \u2013 you just might end up with more problems          than solutions. First, let\u2019s look at the different types of          header coatings and what to expect once you wrap them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad responsive-ads clearfix apply-responsive-ads          clearfix with_sidebar select-cluster_2 processed\" style=\"width:          990px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left:          -30px; max-width: none;\" data-displayed=\"cluster_2\"          data-group-reponsive=\"desktop\" data-banner-count=\"\"          data-select-cluster=\"cluster_2\">\n<p><input class=\"ad-sizes\" value=\"cluster_1;cluster_2;cluster_3\"              type=\"hidden\"><input class=\"ad-avoid-duplicate\" value=\"1\"              type=\"hidden\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Exhaust Headers And Header Coatings<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When it comes to exhaust, Holley\u2019s Hooker brand has been one of          the leaders for decades, and is a name synonymous with          performance. We spoke with Jeff Teel, sales and client services          expert at Hooker, and first asked him to explain the various          coatings you can find on headers, and which ones might be a          problem for header wraps.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndustrial chrome or painted mild-steel headers will have the          greatest potential for developing corrosion beneath the          wrapping,\u201d Jeff said. Most of us have owned a set of chrome or          painted headers, While they look great going on, they don\u2019t look          so great a couple of years later. The heat cycles of the headers          themselves, along with changes in outside temperatures, can          wreak havoc on the finish.\u00a0Jeff recommended the stainless steel,          saying, \u201cIt is the most robust and durable material from which          to build headers, in any case.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"group-caption group-caption-rendered\">\n<ul class=\"list-attachments thumbnails row-1 clearfix\">\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-2\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_05-06-57_263471.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_05-06-57_263471-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_05-06-57_263471-768x505.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_05-06-57_263471-768&#215;505.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-2\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_05-07-02_486001.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_05-07-02_486001-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_05-07-02_486001-768x505.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_05-07-02_486001-768&#215;505.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Whether you&#8217;re wrapping painted or            stainless steel, underhood temperatures can be reduced            considerably. Both Moroso and DEI recommend removing the            headers to wrap them, and you can see why just looking at            these &#8216;shorty&#8217; headers. Working on a bench is going to save            you a lot of headaches.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>While you might think ceramic coated headers would provide the          best protection against corrosion, Jeff explained,          \u201cCeramic-coated mild steel and even stainless-steel headers can          also be affected by corrosion. However, it will happen to a          lesser degree depending on the quality or application method          used for the coating, or the specific type of stainless steel          used to build the headers.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_1068976\"          style=\"width: 970px\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-09_045702.jpg\"            rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"              class=\"wp-image-246657 size-large\" style=\"display: inline;\"              alt=\"header wrap.\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-09_045702-960x640.jpg\"              data-lazy-loaded=\"true\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"><noscript>&lt;img class=&#8221;wp-image-246657 size-large&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-09_045702-960&#215;640.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;header wrap.&#8221; width=&#8221;960&#8243; height=&#8221;640&#8243; \/&gt;<\/noscript><\/a>          <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">When done properly, wrapped headers            not only reduce underhood temperatures, but will look great,            too.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We also asked about headers that have had the proper,          high-temperature paint applied correctly, such as on clean          steel. Jeff told us, \u201cThe degree of how well they will hold up          depends greatly on environmental and usage factors.\u201d When asked          about ceramic-coated headers specifically, in addition to his          thoughts on application methods, he said, \u201cThe primary          tube-to-collector connection points is the area that is usually          first to show signs of corrosion if the application is of higher          quality.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad responsive-ads clearfix apply-responsive-ads          clearfix with_sidebar select-cluster_1 processed\" style=\"width:          990px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left:          -30px; max-width: none;\" data-displayed=\"cluster_2;cluster_1\"          data-group-reponsive=\"desktop\" data-banner-count=\"\"          data-select-cluster=\"cluster_1\">\n<p><input class=\"ad-sizes\" value=\"cluster_1;cluster_2;cluster_3\"              type=\"hidden\"><input class=\"ad-avoid-duplicate\" value=\"1\"              type=\"hidden\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>It seems no matter what you do, you\u2019re going to see some form          of corrosion either on the tubes themselves, or at the welded          areas. So what\u2019s the purpose of wrapping them up if it\u2019s just          going to cause problems anyway? For that answer, we reached out          to Moroso National Sales and Marketing Manager, Thor Schroeder.<\/p>\n<section class=\"group-caption group-caption-rendered\">\n<ul class=\"list-attachments thumbnails row-1 clearfix\">\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-3\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/wrapping-up-your-headers-when-you-should-when-you-shouldnt-2019-02-10_16-53-52_489057.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/wrapping-up-your-headers-when-you-should-when-you-shouldnt-2019-02-10_16-53-52_489057.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/wrapping-up-your-headers-when-you-should-when-you-shouldnt-2019-02-10_16-53-52_489057.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/wrapping-up-your-headers-when-you-should-when-you-shouldnt-2019-02-10_16-53-52_489057.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-3\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-07_179695.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-07_179695-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-07_179695-310x207.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-07_179695-310&#215;207.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-3\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-20_370653.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-20_370653-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-20_370653-310x207.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-20_370653-310&#215;207.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Header wrap can come in various            materials, including woven ceramic from Moroso (left). You            have a few choices from DEI, including coated fiberglass            (center) or a pulverized lava rock (right) in the Titanium            series.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><strong>Header Wraps And Their Heat Control Properties<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Header wraps are nothing new. Some people wrap their headers          because they like the way it looks, others wrap their headers          because of the tremendous reduction of underhood temperatures.          Thor told us that header wraps can reduce the temperature by          roughly 50-percent, and the surface temperatures can be reduced          by as much as 30-percent.<\/p>\n<p>What this equates to is a 300- to 400-degree drop in          temperature, according to Mike Buca, DEI brand manager.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe offer three basic material types: glass fiber, Titanium,          and EXO,\u201d said Mike. \u201cEach has its benefits-to-cost ratio, with          the glass fiber being the least expensive.\u201d Those cost ratios          increase not only in price, they also increase in heat          protection. Mike continued, \u201cGlass fiber is good for up to 1,200          degrees, while our Titanium wrap is good for up to 1,800          degrees. Our EXO wrap, which is designed for off-road use, is a          glass fiber base, but it is inside a stainless-steel mesh          sleeve.\u201d<\/p>\n<section class=\"group-caption group-caption-rendered\">\n<ul class=\"list-attachments thumbnails row-1 clearfix\">\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-3\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-09_365333.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-09_365333-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-09_365333-310x207.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-09_365333-310&#215;207.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-3\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-14_690508.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-14_690508-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-14_690508-310x207.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-14_690508-310&#215;207.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-3\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-20_722621.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-20_722621-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-20_722621-310x207.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-20_722621-310&#215;207.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The various materials offered from            DEI are also available in a couple of different colors. If            you&#8217;d rather black out your headers, you can do so with the            Titanium or EXO wraps.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>DEI\u2019s Titanium wrap is more pliable than the glass fiber wraps,          making it easier to install. But, Mike does warn us that you          have to be careful and keep the wrap tight, especially with          ceramic-coated headers. \u201cCeramic can be a little more difficult          because of the slick surface,\u201d he said. \u201cBut, this only comes          into play when starting to wrap the pipes, once the wrap is          installed, it\u2019s fine.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad responsive-ads clearfix apply-responsive-ads          clearfix with_sidebar select-cluster_3 processed\" style=\"width:          990px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left:          -30px; max-width: none;\"          data-displayed=\"cluster_2;cluster_1;cluster_3\"          data-group-reponsive=\"desktop\" data-banner-count=\"\"          data-select-cluster=\"cluster_3\">\n<p><input class=\"ad-sizes\" value=\"cluster_1;cluster_2;cluster_3\"              type=\"hidden\"><input class=\"ad-avoid-duplicate\" value=\"1\"              type=\"hidden\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cHeader wrap benefits can be broken down into two major          groups,\u201d Thor said. \u201cThe first is protection. Reducing engine          compartment heat protects crew members from burns and prevents          starter wires and plug wires from coming into contact with hot          header pipes.\u201d With that kind of surface reduction, it could be          the difference between smelling something burning, to making it          back home after a cruise.<\/p>\n<p><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-26_251007.jpg\"            rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"              class=\"aligncenter wp-image-246662 size-large\"              style=\"display: inline;\" alt=\"header wrap\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-26_251007-960x640.jpg\"              data-lazy-loaded=\"true\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"><noscript>&lt;img class=&#8221;aligncenter wp-image-246662 size-large&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-26_251007-960&#215;640.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;header wrap&#8221; width=&#8221;960&#8243; height=&#8221;640&#8243; \/&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe second group is increased exhaust-cycle efficiency, \u201d Thor          continued. \u201cBy retaining the heat in the header, it improves the          scavenging of the cylinders by keeping the exhaust-speed high.\u201d          This very reason is why many companies offer a ceramic coating.          The ceramic coating will help keep external surface temperatures          lower than a painted or chrome header.<\/p>\n<p>If you have ever done the burn test \u2013 where you reach in and          accidentally burn your hand or your arm \u2013 then you know that a          ceramic-coated header will cool down much quicker than chrome or          painted tubes. The insulating properties of header wrap will          help the scavenging process even more, because unlike ceramic,          the material used in header wraps don\u2019t retain heat on the          surface.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" id=\"attachment_1068980\"          style=\"width: 970px\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-20_370653.jpg\"            rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"              class=\"wp-image-246661 size-large\" style=\"display: inline;\"              alt=\"header wrap\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-20_370653-960x640.jpg\"              data-lazy-loaded=\"true\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"><noscript>&lt;img class=&#8221;wp-image-246661 size-large&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-43-20_370653-960&#215;640.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;header wrap&#8221; width=&#8221;960&#8243; height=&#8221;640&#8243; \/&gt;<\/noscript><\/a>          <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">DEI\u2019s Titanium wrap is resistant to            chemicals and will retain its original color for the life of            the wrap, which can be three to five years.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Forget About Your Header Wrap<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve wrapped your headers however, you\u2019re not done with          them. There\u2019s a bit of maintenance needed to ensure you haven\u2019t          had any abrasion that could cause the wrap to unravel or come          loose. This abrasion could be from a steering linkage or other          moving parts in the engine compartment. If this happens, the          onset of corrosion can occur even quicker.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad responsive-ads clearfix apply-responsive-ads          clearfix with_sidebar select-cluster_3 processed\" style=\"width:          990px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left:          -30px; max-width: none;\" data-displayed=\"cluster_3\"          data-group-reponsive=\"desktop\" data-banner-count=\"\"          data-select-cluster=\"cluster_3\">\n<p><input class=\"ad-sizes\" value=\"cluster_1;cluster_2;cluster_3\"              type=\"hidden\"><input class=\"ad-avoid-duplicate\" value=\"1\"              type=\"hidden\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Should the header wrap start to unravel, Thor reminds us that a          loose piece could get wrapped up in the engine\u2019s pulley system.          If that happens, you will get a rude awakening from the engine \u2013          and it won\u2019t be pretty. That\u2019s why you should always make sure          they stay tightly wrapped. Even if it doesn\u2019t start unraveling.          \u201cIf it becomes extremely loose it will no longer be as effective          as a thermal barrier,\u201d stated Jeff.<\/p>\n<p>Although Thor tells us that header wrap is designed to be          installed and left on the headers, Jeff suggested it be          inspected for corrosion, specifically on mild-steel headers.          Inspecting headers periodically like we do with any other area          of our engine is a good idea, up to and including unwrapping          them to see the entire surface, and not just the weld joints on          stepped headers or at the collector.<\/p>\n<p>Another factor that can adversely affect the header wrap is          engine fluids and oils. Thor said, \u201cheader wraps can last years,          but they are affected by abrasion or being soaked in chemicals.\u201d          Those chemicals include typical oils and other fluids, as well          as engine cleaners and degreasers.<\/p>\n<section class=\"group-caption group-caption-rendered\">\n<ul class=\"list-attachments thumbnails row-2 clearfix\">\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-2\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-53_858718.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-53_858718-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-53_858718-768x505.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-53_858718-768&#215;505.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-2\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-59_680421.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-59_680421-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-59_680421-768x505.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-59_680421-768&#215;505.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-2\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-05_045718.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-05_045718-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-05_045718-768x505.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-05_045718-768&#215;505.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-2\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-47_661848.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-47_661848-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-47_661848-768x505.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-32-47_661848-768&#215;505.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">After starting the wrap, a couple of            ties will keep it in place and keep it snug. That will allow            you to move further down each tube without having to worry            about the top unwrapping. When you reach the end of the wrap,            tie it up and continue with a new piece.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><strong>Wrapping It Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re going to wrap your headers, both gentlemen suggest          doing so with the headers removed, or wrapping prior to header          installation. Thor said, \u201cIt\u2019s always best to wrap them on a          bench if that is an option. It allows the installer to get a          nice clean wrap with proper coverage around the header or          exhaust.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad responsive-ads clearfix apply-responsive-ads          clearfix with_sidebar select-cluster_2 processed\" style=\"width:          990px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left:          -30px; max-width: none;\" data-displayed=\"cluster_3;cluster_2\"          data-group-reponsive=\"desktop\" data-banner-count=\"\"          data-select-cluster=\"cluster_2\">\n<p><input class=\"ad-sizes\" value=\"cluster_1;cluster_2;cluster_3\"              type=\"hidden\"><input class=\"ad-avoid-duplicate\" value=\"1\"              type=\"hidden\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Another reason wrapping the headers on the bench is best is          because it allows you to see the back side of the header without          using smoke and mirrors, or trying to cram your noggin down into          the engine compartment to see. Additionally, it makes more sense          when you think about having to lean over the fender and thread          the roll between the primaries.<\/p>\n<section class=\"group-caption group-caption-rendered\">\n<ul class=\"list-attachments thumbnails row-1 clearfix\">\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-3\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-25_796850.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-25_796850.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-25_796850-310x207.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-25_796850-310&#215;207.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-3\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-29_886194.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-29_886194-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-29_886194-310x207.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-29_886194-310&#215;207.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-3\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-35_474855.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-35_474855.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-35_474855-310x207.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-35_474855-310&#215;207.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"group-caption group-caption-rendered\">\n<ul class=\"list-attachments thumbnails row-1 clearfix\">\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-4\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-41_063534.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-41_063534-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-41_063534.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-41_063534.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-4\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-45_591973.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-45_591973-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-45_591973.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-45_591973.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-4\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-56_381422.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-56_381422-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-56_381422.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-33-56_381422.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-4\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-00_464098.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-00_464098-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-00_464098.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-00_464098.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Start the wrap at the primaries and            wrap each tube indivudually until the tube connects to another            tube or the collector, overlapping enough so that there are no            gaps in the wrap.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>It seems both of our experts agree on the purpose and benefits          of wrapping headers. While they both have a different hand in          the matter, we can all agree that keeping the heat inside the          header will help with performance, and keeping the outside          temperature lower can protect other components in the engine          compartment \u2013 especially an arm or a hand while reaching down to          tighten or adjust something.<\/p>\n<section class=\"group-caption group-caption-rendered\">\n<ul class=\"list-attachments thumbnails row-1 clearfix\">\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-2\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-05_053452.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-05_053452-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-05_053452-768x505.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-05_053452-768&#215;505.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"thumbnail col-2\"><a class=\"group-caption-image-box\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-09_045702.jpg\"                rel=\"shadowbox[sbpost-246638];player=img;\"  data-image-mobile=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-09_045702-640x427.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\"                  style=\"display: block;\" alt=\"\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-09_045702-768x505.jpg\"                  data-lazy-loaded=\"true\"><noscript>&lt;img src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.speednik.com\/files\/2019\/02\/what-you-should-know-about-wrapping-up-your-exhaust-headers-2019-02-27_04-34-09_045702-768&#215;505.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;&#8221;&gt;<\/noscript><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Once you have reached the end of a            tube, and are at the collector, the stainless-steel ties will            secure the wrap to the header. Remember: if it&#8217;s slightly            loose, then it can unravel, so keep it snug as you wrap the            header.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p>Of course, the decision to wrap or not to wrap ultimately          relies on the user\u2019s preference. Thor has some strong points as          to why header wraps are significant, but neither he nor Jeff          were in favor or against wrapping the headers. If you want to          find out more about wrapping headers, reach out to <a            href=\"https:\/\/www.moroso.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moroso            Performance Products<\/a> or <a            href=\"http:\/\/designengineering.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DEI<\/a>          and let them know how you use your car and what type of header          you have installed. If you\u2019re planning on wrapping a new set of          headers, check with <a            href=\"https:\/\/www.holley.com\/brands\/hooker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hooker            Headers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad responsive-ads clearfix apply-responsive-ads          clearfix with_sidebar select-cluster_1 processed\" style=\"width:          990px; padding-right: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-left:          -30px; max-width: none;\"          data-displayed=\"cluster_3;cluster_2;cluster_1\"          data-group-reponsive=\"desktop\" data-banner-count=\"\"          data-select-cluster=\"cluster_1\">\n<p><input class=\"ad-sizes\" value=\"cluster_1;cluster_2;cluster_3\"              type=\"hidden\"><input class=\"ad-avoid-duplicate\" value=\"1\"              type=\"hidden\"><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Michael Harding March 06, 2019 Late-night pitchman Ron Popeil coined the 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