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| yarin |
 Feb 20 2008, 07:13 PM
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I saw someone on here getting rid of the exhaust heat shield that's fixed to the rear trunk for weight savings... does anyone know what it actually weights? Doesn't strike me as being remotely heavy. Secondly, is it necessary? My muffler sits right under this shield. Any thoughts?
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| Pat Garvey |
Feb 20 2008, 07:45 PM
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Do I or don't I...........? Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 24-March 06 From: SE PA, near Philly Member No.: 5,765 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(yarin @ Feb 20 2008, 08:13 PM)  I saw someone on here getting rid of the exhaust heat shield that's fixed to the rear trunk for weight savings... does anyone know what it actually weights? Doesn't strike me as being remotely heavy. Secondly, is it necessary? My muffler sits right under this shield. Any thoughts? I'd say it depends on your use of the car. You won't lose a whole lot of lbs by removing it, but if you're a hardcore DE, race or auto-xer, I'd consider it. But.... If you use your 914 for occasional trips - don't pack any liquor in the rear trunk! It gets hot back there without any additional help! You're probably looking at about 5 lbs reduction, but the car was engineered for that part in place. I'd leave it. Pat |
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yarin Exhaust heat shield Feb 20 2008, 07:13 PM
Phoenix 914-6GT I would cut it out. It really doesn't do much ... Feb 20 2008, 10:20 PM
yarin
I would cut it out. It really doesn't do much... Feb 21 2008, 11:47 AM toon1 It's held in there by 4 little L brakets.
... Feb 21 2008, 12:09 PM brer I like my heat sheild. Feb 21 2008, 12:37 PM McMark :rolleyes: Cutting just to cut? 5lbs is worth, w... Feb 21 2008, 01:01 PM jhadler
:rolleyes: Cutting just to cut? 5lbs is worth, ... Feb 21 2008, 01:47 PM RoadGlue :agree: with jhadler on this one. Feb 21 2008, 02:24 PM McMark
:agree: with jhadler on this one.
:agree: FOR A... Feb 21 2008, 04:43 PM Rick_Eberle
:agree: [size=4]FOR A RACECAR B) I don't se... Feb 22 2008, 06:26 AM Elliot Cannon If you're worried about heat in the rear trunk... Feb 21 2008, 02:36 PM burton73 Hot news: My 914-6 did not have one on so George ... Feb 21 2008, 04:40 PM RoadGlue :agree: With McMark on this one.
*snickers* Feb 21 2008, 04:45 PM Brando It's there for a reason... so your groceries i... Feb 21 2008, 05:38 PM Spoke I have the one off on my green 914. With Bursch mu... Feb 22 2008, 06:33 AM yarin Yes I consider my car a racecar. I rarely drive it... Feb 22 2008, 09:08 AM |
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