header heat shield... - Honda Prelude Forum

the_patz · 05-28-2002, 10:04 PM

i'm replacing a stock header into an aftermarket one... so i'm not gonna need the front cover right? so is the heat gonna effect anything in the front? or does ne1 happen to know where i can get like some kinda tape so i can wrap the header up in case the heat is gonna spread.... thanx guys!

Machine Head · 05-28-2002, 10:06 PM

you really don't need it, and header wrap has been known to crack headers because it does such a good job at keeping the heat in.

if you are concerned about yor PS pump or alternator you can trim the stock sheild or have a custom one made to protect only those items

brendon2k · 05-28-2002, 10:10 PM

I don't think you can use the heatshield with any aftermarket headers. You can get insulate the header but it can cause it to get very hot and crack sometimes.

the_patz · 05-28-2002, 10:14 PM

i mean if i dont cover up... is this heat thing really gonna do sh!t to my car? thanx again.......

Machine Head · 05-28-2002, 10:16 PM

I have had my airmass headers on with no heat sheil for over 3 years now, My PS pump blew but not cuz of the heat. I mean the car has 260k on it and it's 10 years old. You shuould be OK

Mark94 · 05-28-2002, 11:22 PM

As machine said, you'll be fine without it. No shield here for over a year and half.

Mark

redpreludevtec9 · 05-28-2002, 11:47 PM

i have a stock manifold with no heatsheild. nothing burnt, melted or anything. if i had the shield i wouldve kept it on tho. i bought the car w/o it.

glitched · 05-29-2002, 12:07 AM

i remember reading somewhere its how the header is made... like if ceramic coating is on the out and inside, dont know exactly and ive heard of one paint job on the hood going bad cause of the combined heat of a header and turbo, although mostlikely it was the turbo that done it.

froggysquasher · 05-29-2002, 05:45 PM

naw i've had 3 ludes and taken the heatshield off of all em of em and never had a problem. the only problem i did have was i was stupid when i took the last one off and it was still hot so i burned the crap out of my hand

but it doesnt hurt the car any... just your hand..

bouckarooo · 01-12-2009, 01:54 AM

can u put the heat tape on the cai to help reduce the amount it absorbs and transfers to air? i am convinced i do not need the heat sheild on the manifold but my intake get bloody hot too....thx