Standard header wraps and ceramic coatings leave performance on the table: wraps trap moisture and void warranties, coatings chip over time, and neither delivers serious under-hood temperature reduction. Heatshield Products' Lava Header Armor takes a fundamentally different approach, retaining heat inside the exhaust to raise gas velocity and scavenging efficiency while cutting radiant heat transfer to the engine bay by up to 60 percent.
BioCool insulation technology sets it apart. The exclusive BioCool bio-soluble silica core handles continuous exposure up to 1800°F and intermittent spikes up to 2200°F, outperforming traditional wraps by reducing 50 percent more heat and outperforming ceramic coatings by up to 80 percent, all without sealing moisture against the pipe surface.
Headers stay protected and warranties stay intact. Because the Lava Header Armor shields one side of the primary tubes rather than fully enclosing them, air still circulates around the pipes. That breathability prevents the moisture buildup that corrodes headers and voids most manufacturer warranties, making this compatible with the majority of header warranties on the market.
Trimmable sheet format makes fitment flexible. Each panel ships as an 18 in x 24 in sheet in either 1/4 in or 1/2 in thickness. Cut it to shape with standard shop scissors, wrap it around the headers, and secure it in place. The Lava Shield carbon-fiber-look finish survives the underhood environment and stays presentable long after install. Removal and reuse require no special tools.
Product Benefits
- Up to 60% Radiant Heat Reduction: Keeps exhaust heat inside the system and out of the engine bay.
- 1800°F Continuous / 2200°F Intermittent Rating: Handles the full thermal range of high-performance headers.
- BioCool Insulation Core: Bio-soluble silica construction outperforms wraps and ceramic coatings on heat retention.
- Warranty-Friendly Design: Allows tubes to breathe, preventing corrosion and complying with most header manufacturer warranties.
- Trimmable Sheet Format: Available in 1/4 in and 1/2 in thickness; cut to any shape with standard scissors.
- Lava Shield Finish: Carbon-fiber-look exterior resists the underhood environment and holds up over time.
- Reusable: Remove, refit, or transfer to another vehicle without replacing the material.
- Made in the USA: Manufactured domestically to Heatshield Products' quality standards.
About Heatshield Products: Heatshield Products designs and manufactures thermal management solutions for automotive, marine, and industrial applications from their USA facility. The company's lineup spans header armor, pipe insulation, turbo shields, and custom heat barrier materials, all engineered to control radiant heat where it causes the most damage to performance and hardware.
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