Would it be safe to run the stock headers without the heatshield? Im needing to replace some bolts, but until then the heatshield rattles, so im curious if i can just run without it?

Let me know.

 

*bump*

 

it'll be hotter in the engine bay, but it'll be fine

 

Well im gonna be dropping on new headers and working on a cold air intake.

So i should be safe then.

 

you have one header

 

thank you! :uhhok:

Most aftermarket headers don't have a heat shield.

 

You know what i mean. h:

 

no aftermarket header has a heat shield....that i've seen at least.

 

Do aftermarket run the same temp or cooler then oem?

 

the stock manifold is a heavy cast iron piece and gets really hot hence the need for heatshields in the first place. aftermarket headers are made of tubular steel. some are ceramic coated or have some other form of heat coating. so i'd venture to say they will run cooler than stock, but its not like i've checked how hot they get. just an assumption. :dunno: