Header Wrap for Suspension heat fix?
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Racer
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From: San Diego CA
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Thanks Red...I feel better about the smoke.
I will get the temp. dots and monitor the heat...If they are still too hot I will paint and monitor...
If that is still too hot...I will look into fabricating an aluminum heat shield (I already bought the stuff) and talk to neighbor Steve. He works for a industrial A/C installation and design company. Maybe we can use his shop at work to get some professional looking bends.
What you say about the skid plate... I might want to do that in the future too. I do bottom out fairly often ... very low.
I will get the temp. dots and monitor the heat...If they are still too hot I will paint and monitor...
If that is still too hot...I will look into fabricating an aluminum heat shield (I already bought the stuff) and talk to neighbor Steve. He works for a industrial A/C installation and design company. Maybe we can use his shop at work to get some professional looking bends.
What you say about the skid plate... I might want to do that in the future too. I do bottom out fairly often ... very low.
Melting Slicks
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From: Space Coast Gator Territory
As long as you wrap any exhaust pipe within a 12" linear distance from the spring, you should be well under the spring heat requirement. I cut some relief notches in my 1 1/4 inch aluminum strap to help it contour to my pipes. They are held on with a few hose clamps. The clamps are thin and do not catch things, keep the scew up off the bottom. The shields are already full of scrapes that would have shreaded the wrap had I not put them there. Paint the pipes with aluminum paint before the wrap, for better rust protection. I also coated my wrap with silicone high heat for water protection.
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Racer
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From: San Diego CA
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
So for anyone thinking of doing this...here is the completed process.
I also have pictures of the T-56 Viper finally...and I will post them to an old blog and my photos...
I still have to get a hold of the old timer at VBP for the heat dots...but I can put my hand on the composite spring as soon as I get out of the car so I think it is going to be ok.
Thanks Red!
Melting Slicks
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Hey....you did nice work on applying the wrap! You won't have any problem with harming the composite spring with exhaust heat now. You can send that picture of what you have to Gary at VB&P and ask for his opinion. He can tell right off if that will do the job. I spoke with him at the shop about the wrap and he recommended it as an option. Be careful going over things like tree roots, going off on the road shoulder and what have you. A couple of aluminum straps and hose clamps can preserve what you have done and extra work. Good luck!
Last edited by Red 69; Aug 3, 2007 at 11:47 AM.
Safety Car
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From: St Petersburg FL
St. Jude Donor '07,'13
Heat Shield
One of my customers told me about this place. Check out their website at www.thermotec.com. Once there click products, then full line catalog, then look for the heat shield clamp. He really liked it. I recommended it to a couple of others to look at, but no feedback yet.
Just a thought.
Pattie
VBP
P.S. Yes, call Gary and he can come up to my computer and check out the pics.
Just a thought.
Pattie
VBP
P.S. Yes, call Gary and he can come up to my computer and check out the pics.
Le Mans Master
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From: Graceland in a Not Correctly Restored Stingray
Cory1970's just didn't seem to work out so well...
Racer
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From: LaSalle ON
I'm going to try & fab a heat shield for my '81 rear end with VBP dual mount tomorrow. If successful, I'll post some pics...
I've already done the header wrap thing and the spring is never too hot to grab with my hand. (although it does get quite warm)
Bob
I've already done the header wrap thing and the spring is never too hot to grab with my hand. (although it does get quite warm)
Bob
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One of my customers told me about this place. Check out their website at www.thermotec.com. Once there click products, then full line catalog, then look for the heat shield clamp. He really liked it. I recommended it to a couple of others to look at, but no feedback yet.
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Racer
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From: San Diego CA
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 343
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From: San Diego CA
St. Jude Donor '05-'07
One of my customers told me about this place. Check out their website at www.thermotec.com. Once there click products, then full line catalog, then look for the heat shield clamp. He really liked it. I recommended it to a couple of others to look at, but no feedback yet.
Just a thought.
Pattie
VBP
P.S. Yes, call Gary and he can come up to my computer and check out the pics.
Just a thought.
Pattie
VBP
P.S. Yes, call Gary and he can come up to my computer and check out the pics.
Thanks to all at VB&P for helping...and of course Red and the other forum members.
