problems fitting a 3inchdowm pipe

[220bhp]

I am having problems fitting my three inch down pipe,it hits the aluminum splash guard/ heat shield that protects the drive shaft boot,which I can take of, then it will clear,but I am concerned about running the car without it.how important is this guard
and what is its main function.Is there anyone running without it.
Any help would be appreciated.

[jade]

I am having problems fitting my three inch down pipe,it hits the aluminum splash guard/ heat shield that protects the drive shaft boot,which I can take of, then it will clear,but I am concerned about running the car without it.how important is this guard
and what is its main function.Is there anyone running without it.
Any help would be appreciated.

Who made the downpipe ? 034 ?

You will need to keep the heat shield

[Error404]

That's a headshield for the CV & boot - you definately need that. Sounds like you need to modify the downpipe unfortunately

[nip]

I am having problems fitting my three inch down pipe,it hits the aluminum splash guard/ heat shield that protects the drive shaft boot,which I can take of, then it will clear,but I am concerned about running the car without it.how important is this guard
and what is its main function.Is there anyone running without it.
Any help would be appreciated.

i had the same issue i removed the shield, its been off ever since nearly 2 years now with no problem

[[RPM]]

this is for the 034 DP

Downpipe, 20v I5, Stock Location Turbo $495.00


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Audi I5 20v 3" downpipe for cars with stock exh. manifold location including RS2 exh manifold. Full 3" construction with 2.5-3" taper at turbine flange, uses stock WG location, a direct bolt in.

Includes flex bellow and V-band connection for mating with exh system or a direct bolt up with our Small Chassis 3" exh systems. (note, CV heat shield must be removed for proper ground clearance)

[Jamo]

This is why generic downpipes suck unless it's made for the euro car, had mine custom made to fit with the heat shield inplace

[nip]

This is why generic downpipes suck unless it's made for the euro car, had mine custom made to fit with the heat shield inplace

so what difference does this make

[Jamo]

Heat shield is there to help preserve the Cv, of course you can run without it but why would want to run without it if the downpipe can be made so it can be kept in place?

[Rusty]

I've run without this shield for some time, ideally I'd get some heat wrap in that area but I've not had chance yet...

[nip]

Heat shield is there to help preserve the Cv, of course you can run without it but why would want to run without it if the downpipe can be made so it can be kept in place?

You maybe right, but it makes no difference if its there or not. 220 why not wrap the downpipe with heat wrap.

[nesshead6]

I had this issue when fitting the 034 3" down pipe. With DP fitted heat it up until it is glowing red hot. Then with a long bar inserted into the end you should be able to bend it just enough so that you are able to fit the heat shield back on. This is how I did it. Doing this also helped with ground clearance on the rest of the exhaust and with clearance on the section going over the rear driveshaft. hth

[macspring]

From reading this and other threads it seems to me,

if a company in the UK made up a jig for a 3"inch s/s downpipe, surely the'd sell more than enough to warranty making up a jig for RHD ABY S2 cars?

Or am I forgetting something?

[terrybullwon]

if a company in the UK made up a jig for a 3"inch s/s downpipe, surely the'd sell more than enough to warranty making up a jig for RHD ABY S2 cars?

Or am I forgetting something?

Yeah its not as easy as it sounds.

I tried....

Fitted one car spot on, the next it did not fit and then all the time it takes to do all the admin and then its people putting there money where there mouth is. That would be a worry i think i had about 20 responses i allowed 50% wasteaged (people pulling out)

After that the price was not worth me putting any time into it

@Nip i do not have a heat shield but then i have a 4" down pipe and thats a real excuse not to have one

I am with Jamo if you have a 3" down pipe you should really keep the shield in place.

[Jamo]

if a company in the UK made up a jig for a 3"inch s/s downpipe, surely the'd sell more than enough to warranty making up a jig for RHD ABY S2 cars?

Or am I forgetting something?

The only man I know that has managed this is Pisobiker, all the rest have had to be modified to fit as no 2 cars are alike.

@Nip the downpipe gets very hot especially with increased bhp, certainly it is there for a reason as but each to their own, there are some protection items that are worth keeping on the car.

[Rusty]

Prospeed exhausts did a jig off my car if you want to try them. The issue is that there's so little room that even a slight deviation in bodywork or transmission position and you're in trouble