Interesting info Mike!
I always figured my A/C warmed up at stoplights because of my underdrive pulley, but heat-soak is a very good explaination!
A heat shield might be a good idea!
IIRC, the normal reason for getting exhaust pipes coated/wrapped is because it make the exhaust expand more (i.e. retain heat in the pipe) for quicker spool. Not really for cooling the engine compartment, although that would be a side benefit.
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