Concerned: Heat Shields for Exhaust

[Foxhead]

So i tore into my nytro tonite to replace the exhaust donuts. The original 3 donuts were shot, about half gone. The material on the heat shields is kind of burnt away, not totally but definitely not like it was. Should i be concerned about this before i throw it all back together? I don't want to be worried about something, especially being right under the gas tank. Hopefully I will never have to do this again, replaced with copper donuts from OFT Racing. They fit extremely well and I am very happy with their product!

 

[AttakDog]

As long as the donuts are good you should be OK. I found some aluminum with fiberglass mat in between heat shield and put on my old RX1 just in case. Header wrap with high temp red silicone would work too.

 

[09nytro]

You can get the heatshield from jegs that's what I did..

 

[Nine2Nine]

Half of mine has been missing for 2 years, keep in mind there is a layer stuck to your tank as well. Keeping air moving through there is key.

 

[raginyamaha]

get copper dougnuts and never worry about exhaust leaks again......

 

[sorenson1610]

Moose racing has some material too.

 

[09nytro]

Don't be cheep..why not do it right ...keep the heat where its supposed too be....