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Old 05-20-02, 06:19 PM
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Heat Shield Problems

I have finally located the source of the excessive bass-induced rattle in my car. It's the heat shield that goes over the cats, etc. My question is, should I remove this item, or is there another (free to very,very cheap) way to resolve this problem? If I remove it, what would be the drawbacks (ie- carpet discoloration/bursting into flames)? I plan to eventually add headers and 2.25" dual straight pipes if that makes a difference.
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Re: Heat Shield Problems

Originally posted by 1Bad85Rex
I have finally located the source of the excessive bass-induced rattle in my car. It's the heat shield that goes over the cats, etc. My question is, should I remove this item, or is there another (free to very,very cheap) way to resolve this problem? If I remove it, what would be the drawbacks (ie- carpet discoloration/bursting into flames)? I plan to eventually add headers and 2.25" dual straight pipes if that makes a difference.
Screws? Pop-rivets? I've removed the ones UNDER the cats, but always kept the ones OVER the exhaust to avoid the "toasty" feet syndrome.

I do have to be careful about parking over dry grass.
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