goldendragon576

Yes, I did the search and no they didn't help. So, quick question, is the exhaust heat shield needed?

I was under the car after installing my CAI filter and I went to check on my heat wrap around the flex pipe. I noticed that my heat shield was disconnected on one corner. Unfortunately, it wasn't a bolt but both two areas around the bolt completely rusted and broke apart. I had no choice but to take the bottom part of the shield off. Should I order a new one or can I just leave it the way it is?

ArTL-S

I took mine off and left it off after header install and have had no problems

goldendragon576

Not the headers heat shield but the cat converter shield.

ArTL-S

ok so my post was confusing. When i installed my headers i removed the heat shield for the cat with no problems. so just to clarify i have noe heat cheild on my headers or my cat with no problems from either

goldendragon576

cool...thanks!
I'm curious about your signature...most people drop their cars 1-2 inches, but you have 6 in lift. Did you raise your car 6 inches?? Can you post a pic of what a 30% windshield tint looks like? I don't think I've ever seen anyone tint the front windshield.

TequiLa

iTrader: (3)

6 inch drop... ermm he' joking about that lol.

and it's illegal to tint windshield, I wouldn't do it, but I have black int.

Will the heatshield still fit with any headers? (comptech, dc, xs)?

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

should fit any headers, i have dc sprots and left the heat shield on. the cat. get pretty hot and the heat shield is their to stop some of the heat so it doesnt rise into the cab.

ArTL-S

LOL. i had no idea what you were talking about. i forgot i put that in my sig. The window tint is in fact illegal. The cops in arkansas do not really care. i have had one ask me about it but did nothing. here is a picture showing the diff.

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

u got one from the outside looking in?

ArTL-S

this is an old pic but it is the best one i have right now. when i get home from work i will take another one for you

srtorelli

That happened to me too. On my mid resonator when I was getting it removed the guy was like would you like me to take this off cause its rusted all around the screws and only one screw is holding it on. I'm thinking about getting it taken off when I get my other resonator removed. My exhaust guy said it wouldn't make a difference at least for the mid resonator. Not sure about the cat.

Audiovibe-Mike

i took my lower heat shield off my 95 accord because it was loose and noisy. ive never had a problem although I am a little nervous to park on some tall dry grass
i dont think its a big deal