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- Thread starter venom55O
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I would say yes...as the ceramic coating that I have seen is often inadequate or flakes off...or both.
denniskgb
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i have bellanger headers. no heat shields close to 2 years no problems
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I should also have said that I have seen many Gen II Vipers running headers with and without heat shields. This has indeed been argued for years among owners, installers, vendors, and manufacturers.
How can keeping things cooler not be better.Nsane1
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I've seen it done both ways... I personally have no heat shields on my bellangers, looks cooler, and I haven't had issues with a combined 60k miles or so...
Red Mist Viper
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I have Belanger headers, and removed the shields. True, lots of discussion on the board about it, I read everything I could find on this board on and the Alley. I also talked to several Viper owners too. So, since I removed the shields I decided to add AB high temp wires, and heat socks. I covered a few sensitive parts as well just in case. BTW, I have RT cats and Corsa exhaust. Maybe you can find my post and read it for more info. Three things of interest, first it does run cooler. I had my mechanic do a before and after temperature check. Second, the sound at WOT is amazing. Lastly, it looks awesome. Good luck with your decision.
I've got a power steering vent tube on my cap. Doesn't that prevent the cap from coming off? Is there a need to worry about the heater box melting on the passenger side with no heat shields? I love look of my headers. It'd be a shame to cover them up.
denniskgb
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then do not sweat little stuff, leave your headers open you will be fine
