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04-30-2012, 12:12 AM
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Mufflers/heat/wood bed
With the mufflers within several inches of the wood bed, is it recommended to have a heat shield between the mufflers and the wood?
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04-30-2012, 08:16 AM
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Re: Mufflers/heat/wood bed
Yes. Called a tailpipe heat shield. Can be fabricated easily or bought for under $10 through most suppliers.
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04-30-2012, 12:34 PM
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Re: Mufflers/heat/wood bed
I don't have any shielding between my mufflers and the bed floor and I have never experienced any concerns. It's been that way for 15 years.
Greg
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04-30-2012, 01:04 PM
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Re: Mufflers/heat/wood bed
Depends how close the exhaust is run. If its close, I have seen the finish's crack from the heat. I purchased a heat shield for my bed, but I haven't installed as the exhaust is nowhere near the bed. I held onto it for when I do the V8 conversion. Ill have to have new exhaust run and might need it then.
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04-30-2012, 01:49 PM
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Re: Mufflers/heat/wood bed
wasn't the shield for the tail pipe when it went over the rear axle?
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04-30-2012, 03:14 PM
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Re: Mufflers/heat/wood bed
Yes, I read post one wrong. The heat shield could also be used for mufflers too. Any heat source close to the wood would require one.
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04-30-2012, 03:17 PM
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Re: Mufflers/heat/wood bed
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04-30-2012, 03:20 PM
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Re: Mufflers/heat/wood bed
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04-30-2012, 03:27 PM
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Re: Mufflers/heat/wood bed
Better safe than sorry ...Anyone that has had problems,do you know how close is safe ?
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04-30-2012, 04:15 PM
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Re: Mufflers/heat/wood bed
usually if you can fit your hand between it you're good. you can always cerimic coat or wrap it with header wrap in that area.
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