What do you experts think about wrapping the IC pipes with heat wrap? I just got a new Mishimoto intercooler and piping. I'm having a dispute with myself to either leave the pipes exposed or wrap them. Need help deciding so me please!

 

Step 1. Identify the purpose of heat wraps.

Step 2. Identify the purpose of an intercooler and the associated pipes.

Step 3. Apply common sense.

 

The hot side pipe I would think you want exposed to shed heat. The cold side you might want to wrap to insulate from the engine and radiator heat. The most underhood heat on a stock turbo setup comes from the AC.

 

I would think the ic pipes are typically mostly exposed to outside air rushing in on the Genesis Coupe. I wouldn't see an issue with wrapping the cold side as much as the hot side but it isn't running through the engine bay so I wouldn't waste the time