i am replacing my plug wires with msd 8.0 mm wires since i fried a wire with my headers. i was wondering if putting heat wrap around the headers would protect the wires from getting fried again. or will the new wires hold up to the heat. thanks

 

Wrapping the headers is a bad idea. It's not good for the pipes and can be a fire hazard. Insulating your wires is the better choice.

 

Also, alot of header companies will void the warranty if header wrap is used. Like stated above, your best bet is to get heat insulated wires and to route them away from the headers with either zip ties or go the route of a over-the-valve cover wire loom kit.

 

I thought header wrap was flame retardant??? Anyways as mentioned its best to insulate the wires ,my experience with header wrap led to rusty headers after only 1 year of use.

 

The fire hazard is when its get dirty and oily.

 

Ahh now that makes perfect sence!! I never had that problem though as the engine was leak free.