Headers + Starter Heat Shield

[RaptorSpartan]

Fellas,
So I got my SW headers on and I'm concerned with how close they come to the started. I bought insulating boots for the spark plugs but wanted to see if anyone that has headers has done something to protect the starter from heat.

I'll take a picture tomorrow.

 

[Hockster]

Fellas,
So I got my SW headers on and I'm concerned with how close they come to the started. I bought insulating boots for the spark plugs but wanted to see if anyone that has headers has done something to protect the starter from heat.

I'll take a picture tomorrow.

Honestly if you are running anything other than the stock cat back you have no worries since this will reduce the underhood heat... The stock system stores a lot more heat than the aftermarkets...

 

[justvettn]

If you are worried that its too close you could wrap the header and put a heat shield on the starter.

 

[Wilson]

over 8,000 miles on mine no problems how you like them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka-IvWxsp0E&feature=player_detailpage

 

[SVT_4X4]

I have not had any trouble with mine either.

 

[Hockster]

I had 36k on my first raptor with full SW exhaust and zero problems

 

[RaptorSpartan]

over 8,000 miles on mine no problems how you like them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka-IvWxsp0E&feature=player_detailpage

Overall they are very high quality and fit well. I did all the install myself with some help from a friend and it was a PITA.... but that makes it even more worth it. It sounds like it should..... like a fire brething monster.... but it is really really loud... It can get old on the highway. I painted from the muffler back a flat black ceramic header paint since I am trying to eliminate all chrome and the tips are not removable so I couldn't powdercoat them alone.


Did you guys go back and tighten up the header bolts? I'm concerned about them coming loose over time as header bolts tend to do.

 

[Wilson]

this is my first set so I'm not sure.

 

[integrity]

Can anyone tell me if i can get some not so loud headers with the same results as the SW headers please?

 

[Stainless Works]

Maybe run headers with stock exhaust, especially is sound is a concern but still wanting more power.