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HVAC Tape on Exhaust

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by 508Tacoma, Dec 27, 2019.

  1. Dec 27, 2019 at 12:51 PM
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    508Tacoma

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    Just got an aftermarket exhaust installed and noticed the tail pipe is very close to the spare tire. I was looking to add some HVAC tape as a heat shield. Has anyone done this? Thanks
     
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  2. Dec 27, 2019 at 12:57 PM
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    It will just melt the glue

    Get some header wrap if you're concerned
     
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  3. Dec 27, 2019 at 2:07 PM
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    Define HVAC tape? There’s at least a dozen kinds of tape that are used in HVAC
     
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  4. Dec 27, 2019 at 2:09 PM
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    GreyBaldTaco

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    Duct tape
     
  5. Dec 27, 2019 at 2:12 PM
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    something like this

    1.88-in W x 150-ft L HVAC Tape
     
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    ^^^ this!
     
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    na8rboy

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    That aluminum tape won't stop any heat transfer, it's just for sealing joints on duct work. Header wrap, like mentioned.
     
  8. Dec 27, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Yep
     
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  9. Dec 27, 2019 at 2:26 PM
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    Look up wraps for Motorcycle exhausts.
     
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