Intercooler Piping Insulation?

[rednerd]

Anyone have a suggestion as to the best type of insulation to use on intercooler piping?

[the head]

DEI exaust wrap works well or any other brand of header wrap check summit racing or jegs for pricing

[DMC]

does wrapping it really help or make that much of a difference? i assume so but if so why doesnt everyone doit?

[the head]

i don't think wrapping the intercooler pipes would help much at all i wrap and shield my exaust side to prevent heat damage and heat soak in the engine bay

[rednerd]

The cold side of my intercooler is ice cold under the inner-fender well, but the pipes inside the engine compartment are warm to the touch. I know ford (international) diesels use insulation stock on their intercooler piping.

I figured every bit helps, especially once I start running more boost.