HI,

is it safe to remove the heat sheild cover the exhaust manifold/headers?

I think it is but there is a wire trailing acriss it and I'm worried it might melt.

Thanks.

1.if you remove it you will have secure the wires with tie straps

2.before removing it you have to think about the excess heat which might affect the parts around the manifold(rad fans, wires, sensors,ect) remember the heat shield acts as a heatsink to protect these components.

btw why would want to remove it?

I drive some time now without the heatshield, just make sure the wires dont touch the manifold or turbo.

I gonna heatwrap de manifold later.

yeah





Apparently a few Turbo manifold manufacturer's do not permitt heat wrapp (for warranty purposes) as it puts the metal under extra stress so if you using a log manifold that is prone to cracking that might be a bad idea



Thats rights, i wish i could get a heat shield made up for my custom manifold but its just too big..

If all goes well i will be spending some more on the s coupe engine.

1) proper turbo manifold log/hybrid stlye (not this long big ram horn ****)Stock Turbo Manifolds Vs Aftermarket
2) Modifying mu intake so the Throttle body is on the Left.
i. Shorter Pipe run
ii. Moving the boost pipe out of the HOT zone
iii. One less bend

This post has been edited by Schwitzer Turbo: Aug 22 2008, 12:01 PM

I had that already in mind but wasnt that sure about it. Now I know and im not sure what to do next:)

i dont know if this might work but, if space is the poblem try finding a metal fabrication shop and let them either bend the old shield exact to fit in the space or use the metal used in making exaust barrels to make one from scrach!!!
u might have to carry the car at the fabrication shop!!!

SO...

Yes you CAN remove the heat sheild.

BUT be careful of overheating issues.

THEREFORE

get a stainless steel custom manifold cover OR heatwrap.

(IMG:http://www.fizzautosports.com/images/forum/ARC/IMG_2337re.jpg)

(IMG:http://www.jp4mance.com/_img/pics/DEI_-_Heat_Wrap.jpg)

might have thrown it away:P if I have them ill get it polished, otherwise Ill see if I can fabricate one myself.

I've seen a couple that look really nice, sort of curved out from the head and down to the turbo with the makers etching on it....will try to get one like that.