How can I protect wires from heat? Some kind of heat wrap?

Question

I've got wires close to my exhaust downpipe (the really hot part) on my car. Well how can I shield these wires from the heat? Is there some kind of heat tape I can wrap around?

Also where can I buy it?

Answer 1

it would be about cheaper to go and buy a good set of header wires they will with stand the heat from the engine,and the exhaust,and last a lot longer ,their not that expensive and do hold up very well,the wrap doesn't always last,and looks bad on them,good luck.

Answer 2

Parts stores or speed shops sell heat resistant tape or wrapping. It's usually best to tiestrap wires away from exhaust as much as possible.

Answer 3

Use the bent boots to keep them away from the exhaust.
You can buy silicone wires that will take much more heat than factory wires.
No wrap I can think of works.

Answer 4

Try some of that spiral wire wrap. I've seen it wrapped around wiring harnesses near hot engine areas. Contact your local parts store. Here is a photo:

http://cableorganizer.com/images/richco-fr-wrap/richo-wrap-s.jpg

Answer 5

aluminum duct work, you can buy it at home depot in the dryer vent section about $20.00 some handy work on your part will be required.