Gold Heat Wrap

sirdaft1 · 07-19-2016, 11:57 PM

While at the AMS 15th Anniversary party (yes, home of some of the fastest GTR's, Evo's and R8's), I noticed that many of their high power GTRs and R8's had gold wrapped heat tape on many of the parts in the engine bay. Has anyone on here used it for the same and had actual results - beyond just blinging out their engine bay?

https://www.amazon.com/010397-Reflec.../dp/B0039Z1V1K

Here's what it looks like...

Adambomb335 · 07-20-2016, 07:42 AM

I used some on my turbo mustang. But didn't go crazy and tape everything up. Just the parts close to the hot side.

07-20-2016, 08:19 AM

The gold tape handles 850*

The silver tape handles 2000*

mojobmw_e90 · 07-20-2016, 08:20 AM

Matt that's a Subaru. They can't be fast!

CeeWhizzle · 07-20-2016, 10:00 AM

Use it on my 335i with the single top mount. Prior to using it, due to how close the A/C lines are to the turbo and hotparts, the A/C hardly worked because the lines would get hot. I wrapped all the A/C lines in the gold wrap, and now the A/C works perfectly fine. I also wrapped a lot of other parts near it such as the valve cover. It does work as it just reflects heat.

2jzn54 · 07-20-2016, 10:44 AM

I picked it up to avoid destroying the clear coat and inevitably the paint of a CF hood. Placed it around the area of my turbo housing and a bit further back into the up/dp area. Seems to be doing quite well. I can notice the diff in temp just by placing my hand in multiple spots on the hood. Not very scientific, but I suppose I could get my temp gun out tonight after work and give you some after only reference points.. Anyone with a ST around me I could use as a comparison as well :P

I also put some on my ww neck as it was melting (surprise surprise no longer melting).. on a cp i was installing and on the valve cover shield which comes into direct contact with the up/down pipe.. Have not had any issues.

Regarding the gold vs cool tape.. Be careful how you interpret the temps.. The gold is supposed to be better at reflecting the heat and up to a continuous operating temp of 850 F.. The cool tape can handle up to 400 F direct contact and 2000 radiant heat. So your need may vary here. You'd need to ask someone who has used both to really get a better feel for the necessary applications. I used gold for my needs.

amrazM · 07-20-2016, 01:37 PM

I have it on my cold side piping, bling factor

07-19-2016, 11:57 PM	#1
sirdaft1 Brigadier General 2203 Rep 3,336 Posts Drives: X5 & E90 WTCC Widebody Racecar Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Chicago West Burbs iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E90 WTCC Wideb ... [9.50] 2012 BMW X5 xDrive35i [9.00]	Gold Heat Wrap - Anyone use this w/ results? While at the AMS 15th Anniversary party (yes, home of some of the fastest GTR's, Evo's and R8's), I noticed that many of their high power GTRs and R8's had gold wrapped heat tape on many of the parts in the engine bay. Has anyone on here used it for the same and had actual results - beyond just blinging out their engine bay? https://www.amazon.com/010397-Reflec.../dp/B0039Z1V1K Here's what it looks like...
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-20-2016, 07:42 AM	#2
Adambomb335 Private 9 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Jacksonville iTrader: (1)	I used some on my turbo mustang. But didn't go crazy and tape everything up. Just the parts close to the hot side.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-20-2016, 08:19 AM	#3
FCobra94 Guest 0 Rep n/a Posts Drives:	The gold tape handles 850* The silver tape handles 2000*
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-20-2016, 08:20 AM	#4
mojobmw_e90 Major 380 Rep 1,497 Posts Drives: 2014 E63S Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Chicago IL iTrader: (3)	Matt that's a Subaru. They can't be fast!
	Appreciate 1 Quote

07-20-2016, 10:00 AM	#5
CeeWhizzle Lieutenant 77 Rep 538 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Regina, SK iTrader: (1)	Use it on my 335i with the single top mount. Prior to using it, due to how close the A/C lines are to the turbo and hotparts, the A/C hardly worked because the lines would get hot. I wrapped all the A/C lines in the gold wrap, and now the A/C works perfectly fine. I also wrapped a lot of other parts near it such as the valve cover. It does work as it just reflects heat.
	Appreciate 3 Quote

07-20-2016, 10:44 AM	#6
2jzn54 Captain 41 Rep 823 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (6)	I picked it up to avoid destroying the clear coat and inevitably the paint of a CF hood. Placed it around the area of my turbo housing and a bit further back into the up/dp area. Seems to be doing quite well. I can notice the diff in temp just by placing my hand in multiple spots on the hood. Not very scientific, but I suppose I could get my temp gun out tonight after work and give you some after only reference points.. Anyone with a ST around me I could use as a comparison as well :P I also put some on my ww neck as it was melting (surprise surprise no longer melting).. on a cp i was installing and on the valve cover shield which comes into direct contact with the up/down pipe.. Have not had any issues. Regarding the gold vs cool tape.. Be careful how you interpret the temps.. The gold is supposed to be better at reflecting the heat and up to a continuous operating temp of 850 F.. The cool tape can handle up to 400 F direct contact and 2000 radiant heat. So your need may vary here. You'd need to ask someone who has used both to really get a better feel for the necessary applications. I used gold for my needs. Last edited by 2jzn54; 07-20-2016 at 02:30 PM..
	Appreciate 2 Quote

07-20-2016, 01:37 PM	#7
amrazM mTekMods 2143 Rep 2,902 Posts Drives: like a granny. Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Manhatan iTrader: (1)	I have it on my cold side piping, bling factor __________________ 2011 Frozen Black/Fox Red E90 M3 650+WHP G-Power Supercharged First DCT to Manual Conversion Worldwide KW CS, BBS RI-A, BW Headers, Snow 2.5
	Appreciate 0 Quote