j pipes

weldvair · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 6:29 am Post subject: j pipes

I had my engine top end overhauled........I gave him permission to
replace the heat exchangers with J pipes.(I live in FL)

The J pipes are extremly close to the bottom of the heads, maybe 1/8"
clearance.
Will this be okay or should I make a heat shield or wrap the pipes.

Don Crying or Very sad

kman · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 7:29 am Post subject:

The heat is definitely not a factor, but if they rub it will be.

notsnarb · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 11:16 am Post subject:

This is what you need to insure correct cooling of your engine now it has no heater boxes:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=915843

zombiesloth79 · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:07 pm Post subject:

For what it's worth, I live in south FL, and I haven't had any problems running stock tins with J-pipes.

c21darrel · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:15 pm Post subject:

Get the industrial shields ...i cheaped out and made my own... Embarassed

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asbug · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:38 pm Post subject:

That is sooo cool.
When I put the J's on my 1776, I made something IDENTICAL to the industrial shields, had never seen a set before, but mine look identical!
I made mine out of aluminum sheets from the Hardware store.
Look good and my engine doesn't run hot.
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