Jim Bowen 1 Posted May 22, 2015 About to fit my new downpipe and notice it doesn't come with a heat shield like the original. How important is it? The original one is pressed on so not easy to swap over? Should i wrap it with that cloth stuff? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean_Jaymo 0 Posted May 22, 2015 Not important really. My 24v downpipe doesn't have one and all is ok. Just make sure that anything close is protected. I am personally not a fan of wrapping exhausts. If oil drips onto them you have the beginnings of a recipe for a nice engine bay fire. That's just me though. If you are still concerned, get it ceramic coated. That's amazing technology! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
