Matty104 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) Hey guys, quick question, Will be putting a set of Wayneys stainless headers on my car, and wondering if anyone has any ideas for a small heat shield to protect the spark plug leads, Don't really want to run the standard ones with the shiny stainless, so was thinking of either making some nice new ali or stainless ones,Thoughts? Ali will absorb heat much faster and stainless will hold more heat though. so not sure weather there will be any benifit to doing that, any one have any ideas for what i could do? Matt Edited September 20, 2009 by Matty104 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted September 20, 2009 I run nothing on mine and I never had issues at all. I would maybe look into the heat wrap things people put around the plug wires. Have seen them on m20 turbo setups before, as opposed to having heatshields. Will try find photos. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 i have heard about that stuff, they use it on new vectras apparently, can't seem to find anyhting though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 This stuff? Link Just have to track it down in nz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 855 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 I personaly would use the OEM shields to protect the leads and suppressors. They will hide a bit of the bling factor when you show your mates your new headers though..... your call Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 Not to worryed about the bling factor, just wanted to do something a bit different because i don't really like how the oem oem ones look, the fine covering up the cast manifold, just looking for an equal comprimise between looking nice and not melting anything Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 Matt, many of my customers have not used heat shields and have had no probs. The headers appear to dissipate heat quicker than cast iron. Glenn is correct when advising for radio noise suppression. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 could you please advise what the supressor is? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 so for a bit of extra safety, stainless sheild would be the way to go, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 That be the go Matt or some Hi temp quality HT leads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 Pretty sure Repco has those lead covers. They were about $200 for a set of 6. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 I have a set of Wayne's headers on my e30 - i put new oem heatshields and have never had any problems. From memory they were $50 each from the stealer..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 Really? Last time I bought a set they were just under a hundred... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 is that $50 each sheild, then buy gaskets ontop of that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmpower 3 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) Yeah $50 each, and you need 2. The shield and the gasket are 1 piece. Part no. 6 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?mo...hg=11&fg=50 edit for link. Edited September 20, 2009 by bmpower Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 mint, ill do it that way then, and bend them up quite high, and spray them black with heat paint so they tie in with the rocker cover. cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
323e30 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 spray them black with heat paint so they tie in with the rocker cover. cheers thats a mint idea. might have to try the same thing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matty104 0 Report post Posted September 20, 2009 i'm full of great ideas haha, especially after a few beers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
