r16678

I have 1979 L48 with manual trans in my build book I see a heat shield going over the exhaust pipe and connecting to the exhaust hanger that connects to the transmission mount. However when I look at corvette supply sites I can not find the shield. I am looking at the exhaust kit from corvette central and do not see a shield. Does anyone know if this shield is really needed. thanks in advance, pics attached from my build book.

Easy Mike

The shield helps to keep some of the heat away from the floor pan. "Needed" would be up to you. I kept the shields on my 80 when I changed the y-pipe, but that was a personal choice.

stingr69

GM has a collective army of engineering skills that go way beyond anything found in the aftermarket. They were not known for putting extra cost items in the cars just for no good reason. Maybe not absolutely required for the car to motor down the road but you have to know it was put there for a reason.

If you decide to install something there you may need to fab it up if you can't scavenge a used one to install. Having the manual is cool as you might Google the part number and get lucky.

r16678

Found the part #356953, but can not find part from any of the major corvette suppliers. Do you know what gauge the steel shield would be, worse case I would have to make one.

BKarol

not in great shape but available if you want to have it & make any repairs?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Corvette-Or...RaaSXd&vxp=mtr

lvmyvt76

I have the small shield, plus the one that goes above the cat. Pm me if you are interested. My price is better than the one on e-bay.