RE: how to keep rubber diverter on muffler ?
The problem with the electrical wire is that if you are not careful, and if you use a small gauge, it will cut into the rubber of the deflector. Your method of tightening Zip Ties is a good one. But, as with any method, if you tighten to tight, they will break off or stretch and be useless. It takes care and an "easy does it" approach to get them just right.
CGr