Lava® or Stealth® Starter Heat Shield - Protects The Solenoid

Features:

Starter heat shields protect the solenoid and starter motor from excessive heat. This reduces the changes of starter failure and locking up from excessive heat.

  • Protects starter motor and solenoid from damaging heat
  • Stops starter heat soak and improves reliability in hot weather
  • Installs in minutes, typically without requiring starter removal
  • Naturally water, chemical and acid resistant
  • Made in the USA
1200°F 649℃ CONTINUOUS
2000°F 1093℃ Intermittent
Sku Description
501070 Lava™ - 7-1/4 in x 21-3/4 in (pre 1990's starters)
501071 Lava™ - 3-1/2 in x 18 in, High torque starters
501570 Stealth™ - 7-1/4 in x 21-3/4 in (pre 1990's starters)
501571 Stealth™ - 3-1/2 in x 18 in, High torque starters

Lava™ or Stealth™ Starter Heat Shield prevents starter failures and extends the life of your starter motor and solenoid. Made from crushed volcanic rock fiber, this starter insulation shield is engineered to protect your starter motor from extreme temperatures. Starters are generally located in the hottest part of the engine bay near exhaust where there is limited air flow. Lava™ or Stealth™ Starter Shield provides insulation from temperatures up to 1200°F continuous and 2000°F intermittent and extends the life of your starter motor and solenoid.

A Starter Heat Shield Ideal for Tight Spaces

Many products on the market require at least a 1-inch space of airflow around them in order to work effectively. Due to the unique properties of volcanic rock, our Lava Starter Heat Shield can work even in the tightest of spaces where airflow is scarce.

If you’re worried about sparks flying, you can rest at ease. Our cutting-edge Lava™ or Stealth™ Shield is the first of its kind on the market that does not conduct electricity and will not create an electrical short circuit if it comes into contact with exposed starter terminals.

Easy to Install and Remove

Our starter heat shield is easy to install and does not require the removal of your starter motor in most instances. Simply wrap the Lava™ or Stealth™ Starter Heat Shield around the starter motor and secure it with the heat-resistant hook-and-loop fasteners that come with the shield. Once secured, the Lava™ or Stealth™ Shield will stay firmly in place under the pressure of vibrations from the engine.

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Get in touch to ask about custom sizes and to get started on your starter heat shield order.

Why does my starter not work when it is hot?

Excessive heat into the solenoid causes the internal components to expand and “lock” up, this prevents the starter from working when you turn the key or press the start button. It can happen any time of year, but it is more common to see this happen during summer months and warm weather. The starter heat shield helps to protect the solenoid, allowing it to function even in extreme conditions.


Is this the best way to prevent my Camaro starter from over heating?

The Lava™ or Stealth™ Starter shield will shield radiant heat from your engine and exhaust in your Camaro. This will prevent the components inside your solenoid from expanding and binding up. Preventing the heat sock, and protecting your starter.


Do I have to buy a new starter or can I use my old one?

A dollar is hard to come by, you do not have to buy a new starter, we suggest you try the Lava™ or Stealth™ Starter Shield on your existing starter motor first. If you are still having problems, chances are your starter has been compromised from previous heat soak. Replace the starter motor and install the heat shield on your new starter. You should have years of worry free operation.


Does this thing last and stay on with just the Velcro?

The hook and loop fastener system is very strong and heat resistant. We have never had an issue with a starter heat shield falling off with the “Velcro”. We have seen our starter heat shields stop heat soak even after 5 years in service.

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