stock exhaust manifold?

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I've seen recommendations not to wrap the headers. The issue is that the wrap can absorb oil due to the location under the heads and this creates a fire hazard. Given that those headers glow red under stress, I'm a little uncomfortable having oily wrap covering them.

I actually had an engine fire once in the wrx because I got oil on my header wrap. If I didn't have immediate access to a hose the car would've probably burned up. Also, the wrap does trap moisture and it will eventually rust, even SS headers will rust.

So far I've had nothing but positive responses to ceramic coating and wrapping the exhaust. Cuts the heat loss down substantially.

Also, as far as exhaust goes, here is what I am looking for...... looks aggressive.
818S rear view.jpg

That's pretty much what I want as well.