Wrapped with Thermotec, ceramic exhaust pipes are approved - Jul 2007

I had a very good conversation with Ximango engineer Luiz Castilho. 
Luiz says that they're working on getting certification for ceramic-
coated exhaust manifold pipes.

But for now, Ximango owners must continue to wrap these pipes in 
Thermotec.

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Date:         Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:03:25 -0400
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From:         Bruce Schimmel <bruce@SCHIMMEL.COM>
Subject:      Wrapped with Thermotec,  ceramic exhaust pipes are approved
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Dear Xoggers --

I had a very good conversation with Ximango engineer Luiz Castilho. 
Luiz says that they're working on getting certification for ceramic-
coated exhaust manifold pipes.

But for now, Ximango owners must continue to wrap these pipes in 
Thermotec.

However, Aeromot engineering department does not see any problem if 
exhaust pipes coated with ceramic are installed, just as long as they 
are also wrapped in Thermotec.

Half a loaf is better than none. And two thermal barriers might be 
better than one.

That's the news. Comments?

thanks, Bruce