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Apr 17, 2015 | 01:09 AM

artsvetkov

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DIY Side pipe heat shields.

I think it's ridiculous to pay $600 for pair of heat shields. I spent $60 in material and about 4-5hrs of labor.

44" long 5" Dia Aluminum pipe

Using 1/2" u channel I made a bracket to be used with hose clamps.

Rivet in the brackets

Polish and mount

Apr 17, 2015 | 06:44 AM

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Great idea. Love my sidepipes, dont like the look/cost of heat shields, but I'm always getting burned so this is something I have to think about.

Apr 17, 2015 | 07:09 AM

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I wish I was skilled like that.....good for you sir

Apr 17, 2015 | 08:29 AM

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I agree, the cost for shields is absurd. $200 seems about right, 500-600 is just plain greedy. Good job on yours!

Apr 17, 2015 | 09:56 AM

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Great idea. Love my sidepipes, dont like the look/cost of heat shields, but I'm always getting burned so this is something I have to think about.

I ain't just thinkin' about it; I'm DOIN' IT!

Thanks for the inspiration artsvetkov!

Steve

Apr 17, 2015 | 10:17 AM

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Subscribed for later..Looks great!

Apr 17, 2015 | 11:44 AM

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What kind of heat shields are these are these for the side pipes or just the inserts. Scroll almost to the bottom of the page. http://www.classicchambered.com/clas...html#corvettes

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Apr 17, 2015 | 11:58 AM

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These shields are for hooker style side pipes with 4" OD pipes.

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Apr 17, 2015 | 01:37 PM

Cavu2u

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Like these guys.

4" O.D. These are Hookers.

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Apr 17, 2015 | 02:00 PM

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What kind of heat shields are these are these for the side pipes or just the inserts. Scroll almost to the bottom of the page. http://www.classicchambered.com/clas...html#corvettes

Those covers in the link you provided look like they'd fit over most side pipes. They have them pictured with a glasspack-type muffler, not an insert.

Apr 17, 2015 | 03:44 PM

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Question

artsvetkov,

Looks like self tapping screws attached the Mounting Strip to the Shield. But how did you fasten the Mounting Strip to the Exhaust Pipe?

Here:

Steve

Apr 17, 2015 | 03:57 PM

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Here is a quick drive around
http://youtu.be/gxFzUUaDZ1o

I used rivets to rule out screws coming loose due to vibration. Then I used 4" hose clamp inside u channel and around side pipe to attach it.

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Apr 17, 2015 | 06:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by artsvetkov

Here is a quick drive around
http://youtu.be/gxFzUUaDZ1o

I used rivets to rule out screws coming loose due to vibration. Then I used 4" hose clamp inside u channel and around side pipe to attach it.

Ah...gotchya!

That tubing is .125" thickness, right?

Apr 17, 2015 | 06:30 PM

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I like what I see.Great Job! I have been thinking of making my own covers as well and will be using your ideas,Thanks for posting.

Apr 17, 2015 | 06:54 PM

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Yes 1/8" wall pipe.

Apr 17, 2015 | 08:57 PM

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Yes 1/8" wall pipe.

Great!

Now I have a place for my I LOVE HILLORY bumper stickers!

Steve

Apr 18, 2015 | 04:32 PM

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artsvetkov,

Am I right in assuming you used that jig saw in the picture to cut that pipe in such a super straight line?

Steve

Apr 18, 2015 | 05:02 PM

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Yes I used a variable speed jig saw and kept it a slow speed for blade life and to reduce any possible kick back, I also like to practice my patients.