Neil I've had mine in that approximate location for about 2 Years 1 Month & 32000 Miles & it seems to work out just fine. I have considered putting a Shield on it for S'&G'Traffic & TallDryGrass but it is still on the ToDoList. I'll take some photos tomorrow & let you know when I post them. ORR ~ DeanB
On 13 Jan , 2012, at 6:36 PM, neil n wrote: > Hi all. > > Not sure if I'll do this but..... > > Images showing mockup of what I plan to do: > > https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-5MtS78X7fk8/TxDW4vF7-8I/AAAAAAAAAPY/WZUvmGe-DBI/s720/Cat%252520Position%252520%252526%252520Support.jpg > > https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--LXH13A2CeE/TxDW4taYBKI/AAAAAAAAAPo/aQvIJhiDfM8/s720/Cat%252520Position%2525202.jpg > > https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7JliLll2MOw/TxDW4uGk3LI/AAAAAAAAAPc/5H2cWgu8S6k/s720/Downpipe%252520to%252520Cat%252520%25252090.jpg > > If 90˚ bend (not shown) about 4" away from tire and shock, is there > any great risk of heat damaging tire or shock? (stop and go traffic) > > I can't see how, but if anyone sees this cat position as a risk (e.g. > igniting tall grass), please share your thoughts. > > Seems to me the perforated shield is there to help prevent that but > I'm not sure. > > Thanks, > > Neil. > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines |
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