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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Just got my 85 out of the shop today, I had them install a new duel 2.5" exhaust. I recently put a pair of flow masters 40's on, professional products TB, and installed painted TPIS long tube headers (no cat). I haven't drove it but a few blocks and it sounds nice.
Two questions:
1. Will the heat from the headers cook my wires, starter, etc. without a heat shield? I bought a shield but will have to remove everything to install it.
2. With these mods will a custom burnt chip be worth the time and effort?

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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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I zip tied all the wire as far away from the heat sorce as poissble and called it good.

I sure some type of heat sheild would also help.
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I hope the drone doesn't kill you? what flavor Flowmasters are you running?
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Originally Posted by ch@0s
I hope the drone doesn't kill you? what flavor Flowmasters are you running?
I'm running the 40 series flow masters. The drone is crazy loud. I might stick some steel wool in the hole or something lol.
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Originally Posted by striknine
I'm running the 40 series flow masters. The drone is crazy loud. I might stick some steel wool in the hole or something lol.
I had those and went with a Magnaflow cat back that cured the problem.
Look at this
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...te-videos.html
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