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Stett · 12-30-2013, 03:08 PM

Greetings fellow V6ers,
I was rear-ended recently and the Camaro is in the shop getting a lot of work done. The exhaust assembly had to be replaced and insurance let me throw on a Borla cat-back instead of OEM.

That being said, the shop tells me it's almost done, they're now just sourcing an exhaust rattle found on test drive giving the all clear. I suggested that they check the heat shield first since those are notorious rattle-causers, but a shop manager replied that there is no heat shield anymore due to the custom exhaust.

1. Is it normal to remove the heat shield with a full aftermarket exhaust like the Borla cat-back?

2. If it's not normal, is it safe?

Thanks in advance!

lscamaro · 12-30-2013, 04:10 PM

As far as I know, you shouldn't have to remove anything with a catback made specifically for the car

nyrfan · 12-30-2013, 04:25 PM

There is no need to remove anything if installed properly. Why the hell they'd remove them, especially with out checking with you 1st is beyond me.

Anyway the usual cause of rattle is the tunnel brace, not the heat shield.

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

nyrfan · 12-30-2013, 04:27 PM

Dup post

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Eddiefuzz · 12-30-2013, 05:08 PM

I think he might have meant the heat shield that is on the OEM exhaust, The keeps the car from setting leaves on fire if you park over them. Not between the exhaust and the body. I have the Borla Cat back and Love it. Happy New Year.

nyrfan · 12-30-2013, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Eddiefuzz

I think he might have meant the heat shield that is on the OEM exhaust, The keeps the car from setting leaves on fire if you park over them. Not between the exhaust and the body. I have the Borla Cat back and Love it. Happy New Year.

Huh, there is no heat shield on these exhausts.

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

Stett · 01-09-2014, 11:55 PM

Thanks for the responses fellas. Turns out some miscommunication from the shop Manager. I was under the impression from them that the heat shield above the exhaust was removed (between the Camaro body & exhaust pipes) and not replaced. I could care less about any shield between the pipes and the road. I just didn't want my feet melting through the floor.

It's all good now though, picked her up and the Borla sounds AMAZING!

12-30-2013, 03:08 PM	#1
Stett Drives: 11 IBM 1LTRS, '89 Firebird Formula Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 177	Need to remove Heat Shield with Borla Cat-back? Greetings fellow V6ers, I was rear-ended recently and the Camaro is in the shop getting a lot of work done. The exhaust assembly had to be replaced and insurance let me throw on a Borla cat-back instead of OEM. That being said, the shop tells me it's almost done, they're now just sourcing an exhaust rattle found on test drive giving the all clear. I suggested that they check the heat shield first since those are notorious rattle-causers, but a shop manager replied that there is no heat shield anymore due to the custom exhaust. 1. Is it normal to remove the heat shield with a full aftermarket exhaust like the Borla cat-back? 2. If it's not normal, is it safe? Thanks in advance! __________________ 1100 - 7/19 - Preliminary order accepted 2000 - 7/21 - Order accepted by GM 2500 - 7/28 - Order preferenced 3000 - 7/28 - Order accepted by production control 3400 - 8/09 - Order broadcast 3800 - 8/17 - Order produced 9/02 - DELIVERED!

12-30-2013, 04:10 PM	#2
lscamaro Drives: 2011 CGM Camaro LS A6 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 10,305	As far as I know, you shouldn't have to remove anything with a catback made specifically for the car __________________ Click Picture for Build Thread

12-30-2013, 04:25 PM	#3
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Need to remove Heat Shield with Borla Cat-back? There is no need to remove anything if installed properly. Why the hell they'd remove them, especially with out checking with you 1st is beyond me. Anyway the usual cause of rattle is the tunnel brace, not the heat shield. Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

12-30-2013, 04:27 PM	#4
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Need to remove Heat Shield with Borla Cat-back? Dup post Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

01-09-2014, 11:55 PM	#7
Stett Drives: 11 IBM 1LTRS, '89 Firebird Formula Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 177	Thanks for the responses fellas. Turns out some miscommunication from the shop Manager. I was under the impression from them that the heat shield above the exhaust was removed (between the Camaro body & exhaust pipes) and not replaced. I could care less about any shield between the pipes and the road. I just didn't want my feet melting through the floor. It's all good now though, picked her up and the Borla sounds AMAZING! __________________ 1100 - 7/19 - Preliminary order accepted 2000 - 7/21 - Order accepted by GM 2500 - 7/28 - Order preferenced 3000 - 7/28 - Order accepted by production control 3400 - 8/09 - Order broadcast 3800 - 8/17 - Order produced 9/02 - DELIVERED!

12-30-2013, 05:08 PM	#5
Eddiefuzz Drives: 2011 RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Florence New Jersey Posts: 1,125	I think he might have meant the heat shield that is on the OEM exhaust, The keeps the car from setting leaves on fire if you park over them. Not between the exhaust and the body. I have the Borla Cat back and Love it. Happy New Year.