Hey guys, my old exhaust fell off the 91' bird, so I bought the Edelbrock 3" cat back and popped it on. I realized later that the bend in the mid pipe (where it curves up to go over the axle) was much lower then the rest of the car and figured it would hit a speed bump. So today I went out, took it all back off and raised the pipes, but now they sit right against the heat shield for the gas tank and such. So my question is, is this a safe setup? I figure the heat shield will do it's job, but I couldn't help but think about the exhaust getting hot and heating the shield, which is right below the gas tank. Any help would be great. Thanks.

 

shouldnt bother it at all

 

try and give it a little space just so it doesnt rattle. Also, remember that exhaust moves when you drive.

On another note, how does the edelbrock sound? I have never heard one.

 

this is edlebrock sdt setup....im putting one one mine soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNn4q4uyZpo

 

I put on a Dynomax cat back and had a similar issue. Mine is not touching the heat shield but it is very, very close. I have not had any issues.

 

Thanks for all the replies. If you want another sample of the Edelbrock, I have one on my windows media player. Let me know, thanks again guys.

 

Thanks. Sounds alot like the flowmaster to me.

 

Here's that vid I had of my car with the Edelbrock. Don't know how good it is, but if you want any more vids or info, let me know and I'll get back to ya. Good luck with choosing an exhaust.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=x87vnJuq7vE

 

5 STARS! i love it....cant wait til mines done

 

Thanks, I like it. It has a snarl to it almost. If ya think about it, post a vid when you get yours all set.

 

you running headers? im gonna be running headman shorties to a 3in cat to edelbrock SDT system

 

Nah, all stock for right now. I do want a set of headers tho.