Heat Shield for aftermarket exhaust components
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Heat Shield for aftermarket exhaust components
My dad was concerned about this when we were installing a Borla yesterday.
The factory Y-pipe, Cats, and Headers utilize a heat shield, but none of the aftermarket pieces include such heat shields.
Will a heat issue arise at a later time?
I was thinking that if this was indeed a problem, then we could fix it by using header-wrap and wrapping those components in question.
What do you think?
Thanks,
Victor
The factory Y-pipe, Cats, and Headers utilize a heat shield, but none of the aftermarket pieces include such heat shields.
Will a heat issue arise at a later time?
I was thinking that if this was indeed a problem, then we could fix it by using header-wrap and wrapping those components in question.
What do you think?
Thanks,
Victor
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Absolutley wrap it. I would not install headers without wrapping them in such a tight engine bay. It is good to keep the heat in the pipes anyways. Normally you would do this prior to install as there is almost no way to do it cleanly when they are on the car.
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Absolutley wrap it. I would not install headers without wrapping them in such a tight engine bay. It is good to keep the heat in the pipes anyways. Normally you would do this prior to install as there is almost no way to do it cleanly when they are on the car.
Absolutley wrap it. I would not install headers without wrapping them in such a tight engine bay. It is good to keep the heat in the pipes anyways. Normally you would do this prior to install as there is almost no way to do it cleanly when they are on the car.
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Originally posted by Mike Wazowski
So I should wrap the pieces of the Borla that replaced the Y-pipes? Same for the Cat-bypass pipes?
So I should wrap the pieces of the Borla that replaced the Y-pipes? Same for the Cat-bypass pipes?
As far as coating the headers, it really helps for longevity but does not curb temps nearly as much as good header wrap. It is good to prevent rusting (or at least prolong the effects).
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