Automotive heat protection products are a vital addition to your custom setup, but they’re often overlooked as they’re not seen as being as useful or fun as other customisation options. This is a grave mistake, however, as they play a crucial role in keeping your car running in top form.

If you’ve come across our range of heat and sound control products and are wondering why they’re necessary, this blog will provide all the information you need. Car heat protection products offer a range of benefits for both your vehicle and your wallet, so let’s jump in and explore the top five reasons to use them:

To Protect Engine Components And Paintwork

Engine bays are hot places, after all, our cars are literally powered by small explosions. While the components under your bonnet are designed to deal with this, there’s no harm in offering them a little extra support. By adding vehicle heat protection products to your setup you’ll improve the lifespan of your engine components while also reducing maintenance requirements. This translates to less expenses relating to damage caused by heat in your engine bay and more money in your pocket for the parts you actually want to buy.

Additionally, insulating the heat that components give off can also help prevent blistering or peeling of your paintwork, a common issue that arises when your systems are giving off excessive heat.

To Enhance Engine Performance

Insulating the components in your engine bay that cause ambient temperatures to increase can also enhance the performance of your vehicle. This is because by keeping other components cooler (and keeping heat in where it belongs for parts that need higher temperatures) your engine will be able to focus on creating maximum power, rather than protecting itself from the heat that’s floating around under your hood.

While the results in this department won’t be dramatic in most cases, every step in the right direction is a win – especially if you’re building a track vehicle – and our product suite is manufactured from lightweight materials to help maximise your gains.

To Improve Engine And Fuel Efficiency

Another benefit that comes from your engine being able to focus on doing its job rather than protecting itself is improved efficiency. When your components are able to operate with less resistance, they’ll naturally use less power, which translates to using less fuel. A prime example of this is how installing an aftermarket cold air intake can make your vehicle more economical to run, therefore providing ongoing cost savings and allowing the unit to pay for itself over time.

This is obviously more important in a daily drive rather than a show car or weekender, but regardless of how often your vehicle is driven, your engine will appreciate not having to work as hard.

To Create A More Comfortable Environment

As a general rule, your vehicle comes stock with heat barriers and fire walls designed to keep the heat generated by your engine and exhaust away from you and others who get in your vehicle. When you start upgrading or changing components, however, there is a solid chance that you’ll increase the heat that is put out by them. This can lead to heat from your engine or exhaust making their way into the cabin and causing discomfort or even dangerously high temperatures in areas such as the driver’s foot well. This issue arises most prominently when making significant performance upgrades, but can still present even with minor modifications such as switching your exhaust out because you’d like a different sound.

To combat this, it’s important that you add car heat protection products alongside each component that you swap or upgrade, as this ensures that all parts of your system work well together. Many components will have dedicated solutions, while others can be supported by multi-purpose parts, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you’re unsure which option is best.

To Reduce Noise And Vibrations

Finally, although noise and vibration in your vehicle may not seem related to heat, it’s a common cause of these issues. Almost anything will expand when you heat it up, and this can lead to components rattling, shifting or rubbing against each other. By adding vehicle heat protection products to your setup, you’ll greatly reduce the chances of running into these kinds of issues, therefore making for a more comfortable ride.

At Performance Warehouse we offer a range of heat and sound control products designed to provide all five of these benefits while also maximising comfort for both for you and your vehicle. The Cal Custom Heat Solutions collection, for example, offers dedicated solutions for a range of components including your starter motor and spark plugs, as well as multi-purpose products that help ensure your needs are met throughout the entirety of your vehicle. If you’re unsure which options are best for your needs, our friendly, knowledgeable team are always happy to help, and with their expert advice plus free shipping Australia wide on the entire range of Cal Custom Heat Solutions products, you really can’t go wrong.