i just installed a catback for my 2k GSR but after the installation, i notice there are loud rattles coming from the exhaust heatshield because they are too close. I was planning to remove the heatshield off but someone told me that the piping is also too close to the gas tank and its not a wise thing remove the heatshield. i just want some input on this and for your info, its a stainless steel catback.

 

maybe if you adjust the rubber or the hanger, it won't rattle anymore? Try that

 

just bend the heatshield a little bit, until the rattle's gone

 

Do not remove the heatshield.

Mine rattled and i used these metal straps from home depot to tie down the shield. No more noise.

 

hey thanks, i saw some thermo-tec exhaust wraps at Options Auto Salon. Anyone know if they are any good and the duribility of it?

 

On mine there was a bolt that held the heat shield on that was rubbing. I took one bolt out and beat the shield up with a rubber mallet. It is quiet now.

 

Re: the exhaust being too close to the gas tank -- I bet about 8000 people on here have removed their heat shields and have had no problem - me being one of them.

I dont think anyone has blown up yet because of this...I guess better safe than sorry.

 

just want to let you guys know, i fix the prob. i end up cutting the b-pipe down by an inch, shifting the pipe away from the gas tank by an inch. i also bang the crap out of the heatshield. now, the only time i hear rattle is going through pot holes and bumpy roads.