Thread: Wrapping the crossover?

Well i bought some crossover wrap and after reading a bit about it, i was wondering if its a good idea or not.

I've seen that people have just wrapped the crossover saying not to use silicon spray on it because it will trap in water and rust the crossover.

Others have said that you should use silicon on it so fluid doesn't drip on the wrap and ignite.

Anyone know if its a good idea to do this at all, or what the best way is? also should i remove the crossover's heat shield and wrap, or just go straight over it?

Originally Posted by the1euge

Well i bought some crossover wrap and after reading a bit about it, i was wondering if its a good idea or not.

I've seen that people have just wrapped the crossover saying not to use silicon spray on it because it will trap in water and rust the crossover.

Others have said that you should use silicon on it so fluid doesn't drip on the wrap and ignite.

Anyone know if its a good idea to do this at all, or what the best way is? also should i remove the crossover's heat shield and wrap, or just go straight over it?

As far as i know you cant remove the heat sheild...and it def. wouldnt be bennefictial if you could


There should not be and fluid dripping on the crossover...wrapped or not...if there is fix it now.

I wrapped my crossover and i didnt use the spray.I dont beleive the spray would do that to the crossover as far as the rust goes...but that is just my opinion...there shouldnt be any water in the crossover or enough mostiure to do that to a crossover in my opinion

ok thanks for the quick reply. my crossover looks nice and clean so i might just wrap it up, at least until i get rid of my open cone setup and get something in a box

I hate the wraps, I have seen too many headers rot from underneath to let me trust it

well i did end up wrapping it but i'll probably take it off and see what it looks like underneath after some time just to be sure.

question is though, and i forgot to look, is the crossover heatshield directly welded to the crossover, or can air/water pass between it? reason why im asking is that i only covered the heatshield area in hopes that any water that may get up inside would drain out or evaporate cleanly.