[Sergio 69 SS396]

Ok guys, I have headers that I have welded cut-offs on to the collectors which are currently capped. When I go drag race I uncap them. Now the problem I have is the exhaust coming out of the header cut-off hits the speedo cable and has melted through the plastic cover (sheath) and it could damage it if I don't do something before I race again next Friday.

So what can I place over this 6in section of the speedo cable to protect it from the header high temp exhaust? Any siliconer stuff or plastics available. Thanks...........

 

[jbird]

I hate it when the plastic on my speedo melts.l

 

[blue66]

I hate it when the plastic on my speedo melts.l

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Sorry for the hijack dude! Coudn't resist!

 

[BLOWNBBC]

You know, the parts store may have the green rubber hose that is used for air injection systems that run into cat converters like on a old LTD wagon. That may be the quick fix you need.

 

[Jebchevelle]

get some high heat nomex socks like you use on the spark plug boots.

 

[Dcairns560]

There is a product called firesleeve that is used on airplanes to keep heat off of critical hoses and cables. I got a section of it from a friend of mine who built his own plane. I used it to cover a section of my battery cable near the headers. There is a company that sells airplane stuff that has it, I think they are called Spruce Aircraft Supply, or something similar. Hope this helps.

 

[Dcairns560]

Come to think of it, I think that Summit sells high temp sleeve. I think theirs is made by Taylor.

 

[jbird]

get some high heat nomex socks like you use on the spark plug boots.

Yes. I wear those socks with my speedo too!!!

Ok, I'm done.

 

[Sergio 69 SS396]

Thanks guys. I was looking at Summit's website and looking at high temp sleeves and I completely forgot about header wrap. Duh. I have used it on my motorcycles that had an under seat exhaust. It'll make your legs REALLY warm while street riding.

I'll just wrap it around that section of my speedo cable and use thin clamps to hold it on each side. Anyways, thanks for ideas.