Re: Heat shield necessary?
 

Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> Ok, that's for hot foot, no worries.
>
> The aftermarket parts are likely better quality so don't throw so much
> heat off. Just a guess.

That is my impression. The stock ZJ muffler was made of some thin metal
but the Gibson you could probably run over without creating a dent.

> if it was structurally or safety wise needed, they all would have the
> shield.

One would hope so. :)

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DougW

Re: Heat shield necessary?
 

Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> Ok, that's for hot foot, no worries.
>
> The aftermarket parts are likely better quality so don't throw so much
> heat off. Just a guess.

That is my impression. The stock ZJ muffler was made of some thin metal
but the Gibson you could probably run over without creating a dent.

> if it was structurally or safety wise needed, they all would have the
> shield.

One would hope so. :)

--
DougW

Re: Heat shield necessary?
 

Mike Romain did pass the time by typing:
> Ok, that's for hot foot, no worries.
>
> The aftermarket parts are likely better quality so don't throw so much
> heat off. Just a guess.

That is my impression. The stock ZJ muffler was made of some thin metal
but the Gibson you could probably run over without creating a dent.

> if it was structurally or safety wise needed, they all would have the
> shield.

One would hope so. :)

--
DougW