[Languid]

So I just replaced my stock muffler with a close-to-stock Bosal. Not as happy with the build quality as I'd hoped, but it bolted on just fine and sits a little askew but is alright. The one concern I have is that it doesn't have a heat shield built in like the stock muffler did. Is this something I should be concerned about, or is the air gap between the top of the muffler and the car sufficient?

Thanks,

Lang

 

[ComposiMo]

The air gap is usually sufficient (it doesn't get THAT hot), so long as there is a gap. It will of course cause the rear trunk area to get warmer than usual, but its not that bad...

 

[Languid]

Thanks for the reassurance ComposiMo

 

[Krix]

ive had no problems not have a heat shield on my exhaust. honda just put them there to rattle and bug the hell out of you anyway.

 

[toxiclows]

Compared to the rest of the exhaust on our cars..... that is one of the cooler sections of it anyway.... you will be fine....

Chris

 

[Pag]

yeah..i took both of mine off they rattle too much, especially against an aftermarket exhaust. i didnt notice any heat difference.

 

[rex2nr]

my replacment didn't have a sheild (Autozone Turbo2), I haven't noticed an issue, and it sits pretty high the way I mounted it