NO Heat shield on pipes on Aftermarket exhausts??

ES_TRADER · 02-23-2011, 10:44 PM

I noticed that many of the afermarket systems, axle back at least, be it akra, eis, whatever, dont have a heat shield on the pipes near the differential like how OEM does.

Is this going to cause an issue for the differential getting too hot over time if no shield is there??

Is it required to have this? how come the aftermkt companies dont add it on their systems?

please chime in. thanks

Grail05 · 02-23-2011, 10:45 PM

Id like to know as well

kitw · 02-23-2011, 10:55 PM

for street driving, probably not a whole lot of difference.

For driving at the track, yeah, but it's easier to add heat shields, many vendors do already

ES_TRADER · 02-23-2011, 11:04 PM

ok...so i found this: http://www.thermotec.com/products/11...at-shield.html

would this above^^ be sufficient? i dont track my car....just city and highway driving...go WOT maybe twice a week....

But my concern is, would not having this cause slow damage over time to your differential or whatever else is near the pipes ??

kitw · 02-23-2011, 11:16 PM

That is what I have on my Akrapovic.

if you are worried, spend the few bucks on the shields!

Fsarc · 02-23-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kitw

That is what I have on my Akrapovic.

if you are worried, spend the few bucks on the shields!

Same here.

Krozi · 02-23-2011, 11:47 PM

It's not really the diff you have to worry about. It's the CV Boots. I also installed the heat shields listed above ^^

ES_TRADER · 02-23-2011, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Krozi

It's not really the diff you have to worry about. It's the CV Boots. I also installed the heat shields listed above ^^

What r cv boots?

lve2xlr8 · 02-23-2011, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

What r cv boots?

The rubber boots that go over the axle shaft at the diff

Krozi · 02-23-2011, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richpuer

What r cv boots?

It's those rubber boots on either side of the diff. Here you go: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340814

Fsarc · 02-23-2011, 11:59 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=340814

signes · 02-24-2011, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitw

That is what I have on my Akrapovic.

if you are worried, spend the few bucks on the shields!

What size did you get for your Akra?

tom @ eas · 02-24-2011, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richpuer

I noticed that many of the afermarket systems, axle back at least, be it akra, eis, whatever, dont have a heat shield on the pipes near the differential like how OEM does.

Is this going to cause an issue for the differential getting too hot over time if no shield is there??

Is it required to have this? how come the aftermkt companies dont add it on their systems?

please chime in. thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean05

Id like to know as well

For street vehicles, heat shields are not necessary. We offer the Thermo-Tec shields for those looking for a bit more comfort.

For M3s that see competitive/excessive track use, it's a good idea to install them to protect the CV boots.

Omerta · 02-24-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tom @ eas

For street vehicles, heat shields are not necessary. For M3s that see competitive/excessive track use, it's a good idea to install them to protect the CV boots.

Exactly what my SA told me.

C17MooseDriver · 02-24-2011, 11:53 AM

I didn't have a heat shield for a couple of years, and I had no problems. However, I also added the heatshield mentioned above just in case.

Super easy, especially if you have access to a lift.

ScheerSpeed · 02-24-2011, 12:06 PM

I've had the active exhaust for like 2 years now and I've done 2 track days pushing the car to the limit... Last time I checked the boots they looked fine... I'd be more worried about other things before I put heat shields... But it's not a bad idea... Maybe I'll do it before my next track day.

ES_TRADER · 02-24-2011, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom @ eas

For street vehicles, heat shields are not necessary. We offer the Thermo-Tec shields for those looking for a bit more comfort.

For M3s that see competitive/excessive track use, it's a good idea to install them to protect the CV boots.

Tom, what is the particular part number you are selling? i noticed there is a 11600 and 11604 with clamps...whats the difference and does the 11600 NOT come with clamps??

please advise so i can place the order with u. thx

albert1028 · 02-24-2011, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richpuer

Tom, what is the particular part number you are selling? i noticed there is a 11600 and 11604 with clamps...whats the difference and does the 11600 NOT come with clamps??

please advise so i can place the order with u. thx

Look online, I got my set for cheaper than most people. Look in the DIY section, i put up the appropriate part numbers. If you aren't sure take a look at the thermo-tec website.

ES_TRADER · 02-24-2011, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by albert1028

Look online, I got my set for cheaper than most people. Look in the DIY section, i put up the appropriate part numbers. If you aren't sure take a look at the thermo-tec website.

thanks..i read ur DIY. so are u saying that 11600 without clamps is better because 11604 clamps are useless?

if i buy 11600 w/o clamps where and what size clamps do i need?

adc · 02-24-2011, 02:15 PM

Why not use some exhaust wrap? BMW uses it on the GT4 (and maybe GTS as well?)

Are there concerns about the durability of the tape? Or something else?

duk · 02-24-2011, 02:22 PM

i added heat shields on my akra evo just to be safe

Ben335 · 02-24-2011, 02:29 PM

The Eisenmann connecting pipes come with heat shields. I have them on my car..

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kitw Colonel 471 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	for street driving, probably not a whole lot of difference. For driving at the track, yeah, but it's easier to add heat shields, many vendors do already
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kitw Colonel 471 Rep 2,991 Posts Drives: F91 M8, 991.2 GT3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (20)	That is what I have on my Akrapovic. if you are worried, spend the few bucks on the shields!
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C17MooseDriver Captain 20 Rep 878 Posts Drives: E92 AW M3 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	I didn't have a heat shield for a couple of years, and I had no problems. However, I also added the heatshield mentioned above just in case. Super easy, especially if you have access to a lift. __________________
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