RedHorizon Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hi all! I just purchased a cobb dp. I have been looking for a cobb turbo heat shield and realized cobb no longer makes one. My question is how important is the heat shield? If it is important, does modification, cutting of the stock heat shield, compromise resistance to heat soak of the turbo? Will the SPT heat shield clear the cobb downpipe? Does anyone know where I can still order a cobb turbo heat shield?Thanks jak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 The SPT heat shield clears the cobb dp. Don't know where to get a cobb shield anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberman Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I'd seriously consider trimming the stock shield to fit or maybe an SPT heatshield. After two Cobb heatshields with broken mounting tabs and no warranty replacements available I am done with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 The SPT heatshield attaches over your trimmed stock heat shield. You need to retain the bracket when you install the dp. No cracking, vibrating or issues after 20000 miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLegacy Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 I used a turbo blanket. I had the cobb heat shield but it broke. The blanket is definitely not going the break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Bummer about the Cobbs. I like the SPT unit, looks nice. They don't have one yet, but I bet GrimmSpeed will come out with a heat shield eventually. Great quality stuff, not too pricey. http://www.grimmspeed.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m sprank Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 With the end of the model in 09 and the decline in demand I would not hold my breath for too many "new" parts from the aftermarket. But you never know. Supply and demand rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Yeah very true, but I don't know how different, say, a heat shield between the modern Impreza and 05-09 Legacy may be. If they're very similar, requiring only a minor tweak, then the manufacture cost may not outweigh the resale benefit. Unlikely, yes. But like you said, you never know. I've seen weirder things happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hassa Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Just trim the stocker and call it a day or but the SPT one if you're still not happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtP Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 actually, i think we are in a good place for the parts we want and dont have...ic's and other engine stuff because the 08+ wrx is very similar as is the 10 leggy...not much changed i dont think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Well the '10 LGT has the turbo down under, so I wouldn't think that would work.... unless you meant '09? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyS Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I have the stock heat shield trimmed and the down pipe is wrapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wpgspecb Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 does the spt heat shield fit over the perrin DP ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtP Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 the 2010 legacy has the turbo in a different location? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGT Dave Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 the 2010 legacy has the turbo in a different location? Yes, the turbo is under the engine which gives it something like 30% quicker spool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtP Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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