Drummer Mike Heat Shield Installation

ByToadster September 3, 2024September 14, 2026

This update covers hot exhaust heat shield.

Related notes live on the Factory Five Cobra build hub.

About the hot exhaust heat shield

I was fortunate enough to get a set of Drummer Mike’s Heat Shields for the Gas’N sidepipes. I like the look and having some extra space between your leg and that hot exhaust can save you from the infamous ‘snake-bite’ e.g. burn your leg. Of course, I modified on top of the basic install with extra zero-clearance heat shield from Breeze Automotive that I had leftover from my engine-bay installation.

Here are some pics of the parts and installation. I used some high-temp gasket sealant to attach the insulation to the bands, that REALLY helped with alignment and mounting the hardware. You’ll also note in the one pic, I added the zero-clearance aluminum heat shielding to add even more protection from heat. https://breezeautomotive.com/shop/zero-clearance-aluminum-fiberglass-psa-insulation

Overall, I love the look of these heat shields. Adding the zero-clearance insulation should help cut temps even more, by 15-20F! I’ll have to measure with my temperature gun. Hope you enjoy!

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