How do you stop heat in your car? Use these application guides.

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Mid Car Under Body

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Exhaust Pipes

Good: Exhaust Wrap

Better: Lava Exhaust Wrap™ or Cobra Shield™

Best: Heatshield Armor™

Catalytic Converter

Muffler Armor™

(top half of converter only)

Header/Exhaust Manifold

Good:Exhaust Wrap

Better:Lava Exhaust Wrap™ or Cobra Wrap

Best:Header Armor™ or Gold Header Armor

Floorpan

Good: Thermaflect Cloth™/HP Heatshield Mat

Better:Lava Shield™ 0.032-inch thick

Best: HP Sticky Shield™

Transmission Tunnel

Better: Lava Shield™ 0.032-inch thick

Best:HP Sticky Shield™

Transmission Lines & Clutch Cables

(less than 1” air gap)

Good:Fire Shield Sleeve™

Better:Hot Rod Sleeve™

Best:Lava Tube™

Transmission Lines & Clutch Cables

(1” or more air gap from heat source)

Good:Fire Shield Sleeve™

Better:Hot Rod Sleeve™ or Lava Tube™

Best:Thermaflect Sleeve™

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Rear Car Under Body

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Muffler

Muffler Armor™

Rear Valance/Diffuser

Good:Lava Shield™ (0.032-inch thick)

Above Muffler

Good:Lava Shield™ (0.032-inch thick)

Best:HP Sticky Shield™

Fuel Cell

Good:Thermaflect Cloth™/HP Heatshield Mat

Better:Lava Shield™ 0.032-inch thick

Best:HP Sticky Shield™

Exhaust Pipes

Good:Exhaust Wrap

Better:Lava Exhaust Wrap™ or Cobra Shield™

Best: Heatshield Armor™

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Late Model Underhood

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AC/Fuel Lines & Wire harnesses

Good:Fire Shield Sleeve™

Better:Hot Rod Sleeve™ or Lava Tube™

Best:Thermaflect Sleeve™

Hood

Good:Lava Shield™

Better:Cold-Gold Shield™ or Thermaflect Shield™

Best:Cobra Shield™

Firewall

Better:Lava Shield™ 0.032-inch thick

Best:HP Sticky Shield™

ECU/Electronic Box

Good:Lava Shield™ (0.0320-inch thick)

Best:HP Sticky Shield™

Air Intake

Best:Thermaflect Tape™ Cold-Gold Tape™,
Thermaflect Sleeve™

Airbox

Good:Lava Shield™

Better:Thermaflect Cloth™,Cold-Gold Shield,or Cobra Shield™

Best:HP Sticky Shield™

Intake Manifold

Best:IM Shield

Fuel Rails:

Best:FR Shield™

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Early Model Underhood

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Firewall

Better: Lava Shield™ (0.032-inch thick)

Best:HP Sticky Shield™

Spark Plug Boots

Good:Insul-Boot™

Better:Lava Boot Shields™

Best:HP Boots™

Power Steering Hose

Good:Fire Shield Sleeve™

Better:Hot Rod Sleeve™ or Lava Tube™

Good:Thermaflect Sleeve™

Radiator Hose

HP Hose Sleeve™

Intake Manifold

I-M Shield Kit™

Master Cylinder

Good:Inferno Shield™

Best:Sticky Shield

Hood

Good:Lava Shield™

Better:Cold-Gold Shield™ or Thermaflect Shield™

Best:Cobra Shield™

Fuel Lines

Good:Fire Shield Sleeve™

Better:Hot Rod Sleeve™ or Lava Tube™

Best:Thermaflect Sleeve™

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Turbo Applications

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Down/Up/Hot Pipe

Good:Inferno Header Wrap™

Best:Heatshield Armor™

Turbo

Better:HP Turbo Shield™ Kit

Best:Stealth Turbo Shield™,Lava Turbo Shield™,HP Turbo Shield™,Gold Turbo Shield

Turbo Manifold

Good:Inferno Header Wrap™

Best:Header Armor™ or Gold Header Armor™

Intake Manifold

Best:I-M Shield™

Fuel Rails:

Best:FR Shield™

Air Intake

Best:Thermaflect Tape™,Cold-Gold Tape™,Thermaflect Sleeve™

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Jeep and Off-Road

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Exhaust Pipes

Good:Exhaust Wrap

Better:Lava Exhaust Wrap™ or Cobra Shield™

Best:Heatshield Armor™

Firewall,Floorpan,Trans tunnel

Good:Thermaflect Cloth™/HP Heatshield Mat

Better:Lava Shield™ 0.032-inch thick

Best:HP Sticky Shield™

Muffler & Catalytic Converter

Muffler Armor™

Fuel Cell

Good:Thermaflect Cloth™/HP Heatshield Mat

Better:Lava Shield™ 0.032-inch thick

Best:HP Sticky Shield™

Above Muffler

Good:Lava Shield™ (0.032-inch thick)

Best:HP Sticky Shield™

Fuel,Power Steering, and Transmission Lines

(less than 1” air gap)

Good:Fire Shield Sleeve™

Better:Hot Rod Sleeve™

Best:Lava Tube™

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Interior

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Floor, trans tunnel, firewall

Good:db Suppressor™ or db Skin™

Better:db Sniper™ or db Armor™

Best:db Skin™/db Armor™ with db Sniper™

Under Carpet

(for heat)

HP Stealth Shield

Behind Door Panel

Best:db Defender™

Inside Outer Door Skin

Better:db Skin™

Best:db Armor™

Roof Panel

(above headliner)

Good:db Suppressor™

Better:db Armor™

Best:db Skin™ & HP Stealth Shield or Stealth Armor

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Learn About Our Heat Shield Products for Your Car

When you first discover heat shield products for your car, the models and options can be a little confusing. You’re probably wondering, “How do I keep my car cool?” ''What heat shield should I use?,” and “Should I wrap my exhaust pipe to shield from underhood temperatures?” With comprehensive diagrams that indicate which of our heat shield car products are best for each application, our experts at Heatshield Products are here to help you figure out everything there is to know about automotive heat shields.

Heat Shield Products & Solutions for Every Type of Vehicle

In our series of visual guides, we have indicated which heat shield products for cars are fit for each part of your vehicle on a scale that ranges from “good” to “best.” In general, the “good” option is the most budget-friendly while the “better” and “best” options provide superior performance at a higher cost.

While the same physics and chemistry for keeping your ride cool apply to your street car as well as to hot rods, track cars, and off-road rigs, those with heavy-duty and racetrack vehicles may wish to invest in our more premium car heat shield products to withstand the higher temperatures and increase their horsepower.

Complete Customization

Whatever your car heat shield needs may be, from heat shield sleeving and beyond, Heatshield Products can design comprehensive heat shield products for your car that maximize driver comfort and improve your vehicle’s performance. We can make most of our products with customized dimensions and also offer individually tailored solutions for commercial providers.

Choose Quality with Heatshield Products

With over 30 years of success on the racetrack, we are constantly working to expand the quality and breadth of our collections. Check back often to see new pages and suggestions for heat shield applications.

Have more questions about which car heat shield is right for you? Check out our FAQ page or contact our expert team today to talk about your heat solution needs. Shop our heat shield products for your car for a cooler and smoother drive today.

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