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Heat shielding

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Bomb bee, May 26, 2010.

  1. Bomb bee

    Bomb bee New Member

    Does anyone have any idea's for heat shielding material between my headers/mufflers and the floor pan?

    Thanks
     
    Bomb bee, May 26, 2010
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    A piece of steel with an air gap on both sides works well.
     
    timgr, May 26, 2010
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  3. Bomb bee

    Bomb bee New Member

    Would it work best fastened to the body or muffler?
     
    Bomb bee, May 26, 2010
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  4. Mike S

    Mike S Sponsor

    Body.

    Fastening it to the muff will transfer heat though the mounting hardware.

    Stainless steel or alum will work better than milt steel.

    You do need an air gap between the body and the shield.
     
    Mike S, May 26, 2010
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  5. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I made some out of 1/8" aluminum diamond plate. They're attached to the pipes with exhaust clamps, and spaced ~3/4" above the mufflers. It dropped my floorboard temps by over 100°.
     
    Patrick, May 26, 2010
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  6. Dandy

    Dandy Member 2024 Sponsor

    :shock: That much Patrick?????
     
    Dandy, May 26, 2010
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  7. Montana Brown

    Montana Brown cowboy shooter

    http://www.eastwoodcompany.com has insulation material for heat shielding. I'v used some in the past with good results. The item # is 52142. Hope this helps.
     
    Last edited: May 26, 2010
    Montana Brown, May 26, 2010
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  8. Bomb bee

    Bomb bee New Member

    Thanks
     
    Bomb bee, May 26, 2010
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