Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Mynes V2 Header install

Very nice. Been meaning to wrap my header.

 

Nice job MrJim...
I like the burble....
The wrap, is it a titanium metal weave or a fiberglass wrap that is colored to look metallic?

 

Very nice Mr.Jim, I am extremely happy with my V2 as well, especially the "popping and burble". It really runs nice and doesn't let out its mean and aggresive tone untill I put the peddle down, I am running a JCW catback so not sure how others sound. The best thing is by using the stock cat I have no CEL's

 

Thanks for the write-up. I'm planning on getting these headers after April 15th, and the header wrap looks like a good thing to add to the list.

 

Did you use the stainless steel band clamps they sell at DEI for tying off the wrap material?

 

Good job on the heat wrap... I'll have to do that next to mine as well.

The V2 with the JCW Exhaust is one of my favorite combo

The current batch of V2's will ship out Feb 22nd, still have a couple of units available

Thanks Jim for the install pics.

 

Hmm, I know they fit a bit loose on aircraft to keep the clamp from stressing the manifold when the manifold heats and expands. I wonder if the idea is the same for these clamps.

 

Would this be a valid mod if you plan on running the OEM exhaust one ball mod?

 

I can't see why not.

 

Why not, header is a header. its going to improve performance regardless of the exhaust behind it.
Probably a flatter torque curve plus a header created sound is always good.

 

The wrapping of any part of the exhaust system will help to maintain exhaust velocity and temperatures. So even wrapping an oem exhaust manifold/hedder will benefit.
I have wrapped 3 oem MINI hedders CAT up and like the aftermarket hedder you could almost grasp the primary tube even after an all day drive and not get burned. It helped control the heat that well.
I am sure Mr.Jim can contest to this?

The stainless steel clamps need a bit of nurturing using six figures, 3 hands 2 needle nose pliers and dikes to get them really tight.
And itching is a sign that the wrap job was well done! :lol:

Sorry I have looked around and can't seem to find the oem wrap picture of mine? I know it is posted on a forum somewhere a few years ago?

 

How much wrap did you use, and was it the 1" or the 2"?

Also, does anyone have a better tie-down system? It sounds like a bunch of people have issues with the metal straps.