GQ IMAGE Report post Posted February 25, 2017 So I have noticed on eBay a couple of LP-560's that have removed the factory heat shield in the engine bay where you can see the aftermarket exhaust. Is this safe? I know in the past, I did this to a couple of my Ferrari's because the aftermarket exhaust holds allot less heat then OEM. So I have a the Lamborghini Factory Racing Exhaust on my car, so is it safe to remove the heat shield? Thoughts? Have you done this? Any melt or heat issues? Thanks GQ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMan Report post Posted February 25, 2017 Just curious, why would you remove it? It can't possibly have that much weight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboperth Report post Posted February 25, 2017 So I have noticed on eBay a couple of LP-560's that have removed the factory heat shield in the engine bay where you can see the aftermarket exhaust. Is this safe? I know in the past, I did this to a couple of my Ferrari's because the aftermarket exhaust holds allot less heat then OEM. So I have a the Lamborghini Factory Racing Exhaust on my car, so is it safe to remove the heat shield? Thoughts? Have you done this? Any melt or heat issues? Thanks GQ Hi GQ, if you do remove the heat shield, make sure you completely wrap the exhaust system with titanium heat tape, so heat does not crisp your rear bumper and wiring! I have also gone one step further and completely shielded all of the inside of the bumper and diffuser with the following adhesive heat shield. http://www.jegs.com/i/DEI/186/010399/10002/-1 Call me paranoiac, but no crispy bumper, fittings and wiring for me!! Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt and paid dearly for it!! just my two cents worth. cheers, john Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinnsella Report post Posted February 25, 2017 I ran my Gallardo without a heat shield and never had an issue despite not doing what Lamboperth suggested (which is a good idea). The factory exhaust is literally a boat anchor (75 pounds or so) and much larger compared to most aftermarket offerings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Report post Posted February 27, 2017 No heat shield here and never had an issue. Bumper is currently off for mods also and no signs of heat damage. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamboperth Report post Posted April 1, 2017 I ran my Gallardo without a heat shield and never had an issue despite not doing what Lamboperth suggested (which is a good idea). The factory exhaust is literally a boat anchor (75 pounds or so) and much larger compared to most aftermarket offerings. I would have to add that I am running a twin turbo setup, so you would expect heat to be generated in the rear part of the engine bay. With all the heat tape wrapping on every hot component associated with the exhaust and turbo system, engine bay temp usually sits around 44 deg C. cheers, john Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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