what are ya doin with that heatshield? lol, my heat sheild got thrown away when a shop did my hks downpipe so ive been heat soaking ever since

 

it should...right? even if its trimmed a lil, something is better than nothing

 

Ok, Ill give you a step by step lay out of exactaly what i used.

1 roll of 2x50 Header Wrap
6-8 3-1/2-4 inch Metal Hose clamps
1 can of 1200% flat black paint.

Disconect Ecu, Jack up car, unplug o2, take off 2 exhaust bolts on down pipe,take the 3 nuts and 2 bolts off the turbo. drop out down pipe, starting at the bottom wrap the cut end in a complete circle and tighten it down firmly with a clamp. then start wrapping overlaping the edges TIGHTLY. and go slow take your time. i was cold and in a rush and i did not account for the steep bend at the bottom and i had to wrap it all over again. Note useing the colored thread as a pattern will ensure a perfect overlap. then when you reach the top cut the roll. clap as you did the bottom. NOTE be sure to leave your self room with the clamp heads if you double then for the attchment holes. When your all wrapped i just painted the pipe black so it looks nice. Let dry and install.

Its normal to get a foul smell from the wrap for the break in peroid.

Reference http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommer...81&prmenbr=361

 

i have a roll of heatwrap on mine, it helped but i still think i need a heatsheild

 

It would deff not be a bad idea.

 

Heat wrap would hold the heat inside your down pipe, now you have no protection. heat goes where?? up up and in to your intercooler. heat soaking it. top mounts are junk. then,now,and forever. IMO putting your stock shield back on it a deff. i dont think it will fit with a bellmouth d/p but you can try it