the heat is on

Since the new engine and exhaust were installed, there has always been a problem with engine compartment temperatures. The reason are the CSP headers for the Python exhaust. The heat radiates into the compartment and the Webers were sucking in the hot air - not good - especially for the oil temperature. So, I wrapped the headers with heat insulation:

before: 

and after insulation wrap:

I only had the chance for a short test drive, but my impression is that the engine comparment is cooler. The trip to Hannover will show if it really works...