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Originally Posted by Krug1
I just had a Weapon R header installed. Today when I went to pick up the old parts, I noticed that they did not reinstall any of the heat shields. The guy that did the installation said there wasn't any room and something about the heat shield not being able to bolt to the header??? Does this sound correct? Also, I noticed already due to the stock exhaust, a very small area about the size of a dime seems to have been melted through my diffuser prior to the header install. Should I be concerned about melting/fire and excessive heat. Keep in mind that I don't plan on tracking my car, at least not right now.
They said they could wrap the header, which may be the route to go, but I wish they would have brought this to my attention sooner. I am not going to be real pleased to have to pay more money to someone to do work that could have been done in the first place. There goes another hundred$$$.
Like to hear you all's input 
Andy |
Yes that sounds correct.
The Weapon R header also doesn't have a flex joint in there so it's really important to upgrade your motor mounts to try to prolong it's life.
Wrapping will help but won't be nearly as effective as a proper coating. If you're concerned about heat I would probably do it if I were you.
*edit* The motor mounts made a noticeable difference (both positive and negative) for me. Since it's not my DD I love them. It's a little annoying with the extra vibration (especially when taking off from a stop) but nothing that's deal-breaking IMO.