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Today, we will cover how to install titanium intake exhaust studs, the tools you need, and the best methods. Titanium is a great, popular replacement for OEM intake or exhaust studs. It is far more co

WIRING HEAT DAMAGE Is Your Wiring Loom Melting Near Your Exhaust? What To Do First If your wiring loom has melted near a manifold, downpipe or turbo, treat it as a fault-finding job first. Find out w

Exhaust Wrap Troubleshooting Exhaust Wrap Smoking After Install: Normal, Dangerous or Oil Contaminated? A little light smoke during the first heat cycles can be normal. Thick, persistent or oily smok

Exoracing heat management guide Heat Shield vs Exhaust Wrap vs Heat Tape vs Heat Sleeve: What Should You Use? Not sure what to fit? This guide shows which heat management product solves which problem

Exhaust wrap is one of the simplest upgrades you can do to reduce engine bay heat, protect components, and improve performance consistency. In this guide, we will walk you through exactly how to insta

Heat management guide Exhaust Wrap Explained: Benefits, Installation and Heat Control Exhaust wrap helps control radiant heat from manifolds, downpipes and hot exhaust pipework, but it works best whe

Fuel Line Heat Protection Fuel Line Too Close to Exhaust? Minimum Clearance, Safety Checks and What to Use If your fuel line runs near a manifold, downpipe, turbo, catalytic converter or exhaust tunn

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD SAFETY Do not assume it is safe to drive with a missing exhaust heat shield. Find out what it protects. Arrange the correct repair. If you do not know what it protects or whether

The Honda Civic EP3 Type R has gained a significant following among car enthusiasts keen on customising their vehicles. One of the primary reasons for this is the car's relatively low price point, cou

HONDA TURBO HEAT GUIDE Honda B-Series Turbo Heat Management: EG, EK and DC2 Guide A turbo B16, B18 or B20 usually puts the manifold and turbo at the front of the bay near the grille. This guide helps

Heat Management Guide Heat Reflective Tape for Cars: Where to Use It Heat reflective tape is used on cars to reflect radiant heat away from intake pipes, airboxes, bulkheads, panels and other surface

Car heat protection selector Car Heat Protection Selector: What Should You Fit First? Most car heat protection problems are misdiagnosed. People often buy the product they have heard of, such as exha

Today, we are going to be debunking 7 of the most common engine bay heat myths. Having dealt with heat management for the last eight years, we have encountered some absolutely crazy and wild myths,

Heat Management Guide The Three Layer Heat Management Method: Contain, Reflect, Protect Heat management is not about throwing the catalogue at a car. It is about finding the exact heat path, identify

Ever popped your bonnet after sending it at 9k and thought, "Why does it feel like the engine bay's about to melt?" If so, you're not alone. Excessive heat under the bonnet isn't just uncomfortable,

HONDA K-SERIES TURBO HEAT GUIDE Honda K-Series Turbo Heat Management: EP3, DC5 & FN2 A turbo K20 or K24 build can put serious heat close to the firewall, wiring, hoses and intake pipework. This guide

Today, we’ve come down to see Wiggins’ mad Toyota Supra and hear the story behind the build. We’ve got loads of shots of the car to show you, and Wiggins talks us through how it started, why it was co

Today, we're going to cover 5 common track day heat problems for beginners and how to fix them. Track driving puts your car under far more stress than normal road use. Higher revs, longer sessions,

MX-5 HEAT MANAGEMENT Mazda MX-5 Turbo Heat Management: NA and NB Guide Turbocharged NA and NB MX-5s put serious heat into the rear of the engine bay, bulkhead and transmission tunnel. This guide expl

EXHAUST GUIDE What Is A V-Band Clamp, And When Should You Use One? A practical guide to V-band clamps, exhaust flanges, turbo joints, gasket-free sealing and where they make the biggest difference on

ENGINE BAY HEAT MANAGEMENT A hot engine bay does not mean every part needs wrapping. Find the heat source, check the part at risk, then choose the fix that suits the problem. When we fitted turbo bl

Melted plastic, damaged wiring, a burnt hose or a strong smell needs investigation. A hot engine bay alone does not prove a fault, and heat protection is not the first fix for every symptom. Find the

Brake Fluid Guide Brake Fluid Explained: DOT 4, DOT 5.1, RBF 660 and Heat Protection Brake fluid is easy to ignore until the pedal goes soft. This guide explains which brake fluid to use, why boiling

Heat reflective tape is one of the easiest ways to reduce engine bay heat, but most people install it incorrectly. Wrinkles, lifting edges, poor adhesion, and uneven coverage are all common problems,