+1 to heatshield. That would really help to keep engine heat away. Why not go to a muffler shop and get them to bend a piece of tube or get a pre-bent piece? then you can spray that heat treatment stuff on it to help it stay cold(er).
EDIT: is this for the M44? __________________ 
Steffen, they are F's not V's.
Apexcone Projector36 w/ 6000K|ACS Driver's Collection Knob|UUC Ultrasuede boot|20% Tint|TMS CF Wing|Antenna Delete|Rear Wiper Delete|Magnaflow Muffler and Resonator w/ Cat Delete|
Extra Tail Light Mod
6" Speaker Mod |