Proto X

Looked like a common problem with headers so this is what I used...
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Alumin...ters,5745.html

R_W

Awesome job! I may replicate this if mine fries again.

Not So Fast

I applaud your ingenuity Having said that thou I'm wondering after installing my headers last week if the cat that was hanging right there wouldn't be hotter than the header pipes
NSF

Dcasole

yep........

Proto X

Maybe but it seems like people have issues after installing headers. Like I said in the video this is precautionary. I have not had an issue yet.

R_W

I'm the same way. I over-build and live by "Plan for the worst, hope for the best."
As someone who suffered from a starter failure (No way it was due to headers, since I had the headers on for all of a few weeks before the starter fried), this is a useful write-up.

Seadawg

I've dailly driven with 1 7/8" headers and high flow cats for about 3 years, and never had any issues of any kind, even in the hot Florida weather.

Having said that, if I ever did, I would do something like this.

C U IN REARVEIW

I've got headers off now.....hmmm

C U IN REARVEIW

How difficult would this be to install wothout removing starter? My entire driveline and exhaust are out at the moment

HOXXOH

You can avoid header heat on your starter three ways. Wrap, shield, or reduce the source.
Wrap is like putting your car in an insulated garage. Heat from the sun will initially be blocked well, but eventually will exceed the outdoor air temperature.
Shield is like putting your car under a pop-up tent. The direct sunlight never reaches your car and the car will never exceed the surrounding air temperature.
Reducing the source is like turning down the sun. aka Winter

Obviously, reducing the source works best. So coating or wrapping the headers while you have them off will protect the starter, albeit the most expensive.
Shielding works next best, especially if the material is reflective on the header side and low heat conductive on the starter side. If you use something like aluminum sheet, then mount it to have the most airflow surrounding it. It's the lowest cost option.
Wrapping the starter is the least effective, but also the least intrusive into the available space at a lower cost than header coating/wrapping.
Of course, any combination of methods will be more effective than just one

Turbo6TA

Thats my question too.

How about with both the starter and the headers still in the car?

biker1059

I'm saying no way you can install the shield with headers and starter still on the car. I did this exact thing when I install my headers and there is just no room. I pulled the starter and installed the shield before I installed the headers.