i can't think of anywhere else to post this... does anyone know where to get replacment heat shields for converters? i've been all over the interent and can't find anything. only blankets, etc.

what would be even better is i'm told there are some that are held on by straps, as opposed to welding/bolts.

 

cat heatshields are bolted on. You can find replacements from the honda dealer or the classifieds here.

 

i checked the classifieds. i tried searching with 10 different word variations. did i miss them? if so could you please post the link? i'd appreciate it.

i'll go look again. thanks.

 

Are yours falling off? Or you just dont have them in general?

 

They tend to rattle...take a couple of big hose clamps (you can double up if need be) and wrap them around the shields.

 

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Was gonna say that too, just didnt know if he had them or not.....

 

Looks like they're $35ish at Acura Carland.

 

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**edit: just checked. it's $35 for the upper and $35 for the lower. ouch. anyone know where i can something a bit cheaper? thanks, though ebelp

 

why don't you buy a used catalytic convertor and take the shield off that one? I know if you look hard enough people sell them for dirt cheap.

 

Just a thought, anyone thought of tacking these to a strait pipe to give the appearance of a cat? Us CA guys have to think of every little thing we can to keep jonny law off our back

 

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in cali they are not allowed to sell used cats. it is against the law

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i live in fresno, ca. they are cracking down. you will be sent the smog ref just because they THINK you have something illegal on your car. in that case a fake cat will do no good

 

Do you really need these sheilds? If so then i'm f*cked...

 

whocares.. i took mine out long time ago .. nothing happend yet

 

I dont think its any big deal to have them.....

 

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I know companies in Japan sell straight pipes with little tabs welded where you could bolt on a heat shield. It dosen't look too hard to replicate if you have somebody who could weld near you

 

i don't think you need heat shields. they are a safety precaution. police around fresno are out of hand and want to be SURE then know it's a cat.