Are people trimming there Starter heatshield to make it fit? Since it's almost impossible to tighten header bolts down.

I couldn't tight my header bolts so I completely removed it.

 

What headers are you installing? I've never had an issue with PPE headers but I did install a set of Sikky headers about 4 years ago that required removing the starter heat shield as well as correcting a bunch of other fittment issues. Supposedly they corrected the problems since but I have not use them again to verify.

 

There PPE. I couldn't seem to reach the bolts by the Starter so I completely removed it. But now I'm wondering if I should attempt to put it back on

 

IMO, you should use the shield. Heat radiating from the header will fry your starter. There are also heat wraps you can use.

 

Damn well how the f did it fit!

my headers are wrapped

 

Thats the rough part, when you tigthening that area, but i was able to put it back. The problem i encoutered is i broke the positive connector cover of the starter. Mine has a wrap too.

 

Himmm, I've installed a good share of PPE headers on ISFs and I've never had to touch anything related to the starter in order to complete the install.

 

Was able to slide it back on. �� Pain in the *** lol

 

Just did our (group of ISF owners here local) 4th set of headers on an ISF yesterday and have never had to remove the starter heatshield??...

 

Yeah I guess I was suppose to bend it not remove it. You guys forget tho when the header is wrapped your limited with space and angles was basically my problem.

 

sorry for bringing this back from the dead. getting ready to do PPE headers this weekend. im replacing the starter since im going to be in there [NOT TO MENTION 129K ON ODO] and the mounts. So the stock heat shield should be reusable and suffice with the fact that my headers are coated im assuming?

 

Don't have to remove the starter heat shield. Just leave it on and bend it in place. It will work fine

 

Order one of these...






Joe Z

 

just saw your post. will do.

edit: local dealer came in clutch. will have it by tomorrow just in time for weekend install.

Lexus of Glendale FTMFW

 

Awesome that means the local regional warehouse had it in stock
Joe Z