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tyman2395
04-03-2009, 12:10 PM
is this normal my wb header and it gets really hot in like 20 seconds is that normal?
scuzz
04-03-2009, 12:21 PM
How hot?

Red hot?
tyman2395
04-03-2009, 12:50 PM
like if you touch it it will burn you
scuzz
04-03-2009, 01:09 PM
Pretty much the norm.

if you put your fingers in the chain it will cut them off so be careful with that too.
04-03-2009, 01:23 PM
normal just think of how hot the explosion is inside. The spark plug tip fires between 450 - 850° C. Your headers will be hot quick but it takes some time for the silencer to get too hot to touch.
nskukalek79
04-03-2009, 02:10 PM
Pretty much the norm.

if you put your fingers in the chain it will cut them off so be careful with that too.



i actually know i kid that did that...:huh i have no idea what he was thinking when he decided to shove his fingers between the chain and sprocket but i guess it was a good enough reason to try it:confused:
scuzz
04-03-2009, 02:21 PM
lmao - when I was a kids I did that tring to do something with my sock while riding a bike.

I can remember it like yesterday. It wasn't a freewheel so I has to go aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaall the way around.
DirtMonkey
04-03-2009, 02:29 PM
If it bothers you just buy some header wrap and silicon spray and wap it up. It doesnt get rid of the heat just tones it down
dariusld
04-03-2009, 05:38 PM
Its not hot when you put your tongue on it.
tri5ron
04-03-2009, 07:40 PM
one more lil' tid-bit 'o knowledge fer ya...

when it's dark out, and your checking your fuel level,...
don't use a candle to see inside the tank.

(or a match, lighter, or blowtorch ).


and when your checking the valve clearances, the engine must not be running, and your finger is not a "feeler gauge".
04-03-2009, 10:10 PM
Originally posted by tri5ron
one more lil' tid-bit 'o knowledge fer ya...

when it's dark out, and your checking your fuel level,...
don't use a candle to see inside the tank.

(or a match, lighter, or blowtorch ).

I've seen a guy put out his cigarette in a gas tank. Dumbest thing i've seen with gas. Nothing happen he didnt blow up but I wouldnt recomend trying it.
Sanddraging28
04-04-2009, 01:01 AM
Just FYI:

it is impossible to ignite gas or gas vapors with a lit cigarette..


and before you ask,yes, i know this for a fact, i have been a firefighter for 8 years and a hazmat specialist for 6.:devil: