bman Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I came back from the WBM this weekend with at least one thing I wanted to do; I noticed that everyone had a turbo heat shield on. When I did my UP and DP I didn't have the energy and I liked being able to see the turbo. After checking more of the threads here I guess heat being absorbed by things like the intercooler is more of an issue than I thought. Now comes the problem. I tried putting the stock heat shield back on and I wouldn't fit. I noticed that some people say they had to cut theirs. Any directions where I need to make the cuts? Should I just buy an aftermarket one? Are the SPT or Cobb ones better (for fitment and heat dissipation)? Thanks, Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Stock cut it to fit Directions: 1 Get out cut off wheel (I like air p0w3r3d) 2) start cutting 3) test fit 4) cut more (optional: light yourself on fire - BoxerGT) 5) install Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 How much is your time worth? A bolt-on aftermarket heatshield is $50. I looked it my OE heatshield and thought about cutting it, but I didn't want some chewed, dull peice of twised metal sitting there covering up my shiny new DP. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Since it takes about 7 mins to do...I know my bill rate and its close but it looks OEM and fits right from cobb fanboys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyd2005 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I have one of the newer Cobb heatshields and it seems to fit okay. However, I would recommend that you trim the stock heatshield. You should be able to cut it with tin snips. The stock heatshield surrounds the downpipe better and therefore will probably block heat transfer better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I use and air chisel. takes 45 sec to cut sheild to size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rc0032 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 ^ No sparks = No fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 I used to use a cutoff wheel, but my compressor fills to slow to keep the wheel at full speed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bman Posted June 18, 2007 Author Share Posted June 18, 2007 For those that cut their stock sheild. I noticed that the heat shield is actually 2 pieces (one from the top and the other attached to the UP from the bottom). Since my UP doesn't have mounting bolts/screws for the bottom piece. What did you guys do for that one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 cut the bottom piece completly off, then trim the top half to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 This is really simple, try not to make it complicated Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qikslvr Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 The bottom piece wants to bolt to the downpipe. I just left mine off. Let's kick this pig! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverstar Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 cut the stocker, then lurk for a used cobb in the marketplace FTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Tin snips may be a bit challenging, metal is too thick. I used a jig saw, took about 1 min. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 Tin snips are ok if you take your time and separate the two layers as you go. Took me maybe 15-20 minutes because I didn't feel like using my dremel and its tiny cutoff wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caramall2 Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Used cutoff wheel on a cordless drill...much tougher than a dremel. Plus, as noted, sparks = fun. Wear safety goggles. I did post a pic of my cut up shield about a year ago but have no idea where it is. I just held the shield up to the pipe, took a good guess, drew a line with a permanent marker, then cut along the line. And yes, just toss the lower piece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostjunkie Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Cutoff wheel FTW. A Dremel with a fiber reinforced cutting wheel is ok too. Tin snips only work if you have hands the size of a gorilla and the strength to match! With a cutoff wheel it only takes me a couple of minutes to cut the stock heatshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_randyjones Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I plan to add the factory heatshield back eventually, though it appears that will only protect the IC from heatsoak. Is there any way to protect the CV boot underneath? Also, silly question? Does the factory heatchield install with the same bolts that hold the DP to the turbo and the turbo to the UP or will I be able to re-install it without loosening those bolt and having to retorque them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeeeeeYa Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Is there any way to protect the CV boot underneath? http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1229571#post1229571 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NutBucket Posted June 23, 2007 Share Posted June 23, 2007 Tin snips only work if you have hands the size of a gorilla and the strength to match! I have neither;) However, a pair of vice grips makes a good substitute:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby2.5 Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 go to Cobbs website and dowload the install directions for their downpipe. In the directions it tells you exactly how to cut it, with pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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