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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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When using flex pipe as a heat shield for an old school look, what keeps the flex from rattling around?...Does it come with clamps etc?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:07 PM
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I used a cut out flame looking 5" heat shield at the top, just kinda hooked a piece of flame inside the top, and used it to put tension against the bottom so it didn't rattle around
 
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:15 PM
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Mine didn't come with clamps. I'm drilling a set screw top and bottom to keep it from moving.

Nothing will keep it from rattling.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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Rattles...Ugh! If someone was smart, they would make em like stock heat shields so that they would just clamp with a hose clamp. Cut 1/3 of the heat shield away in the back so the clamp can be utilized...But I'm too lazy!...lol
 
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Mine didn't rattle, trapped between the two other hiet shields. Could probably use some wrap under it to prevent it too
 
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I used 2 1/4 inch clamps at top and some wrap with exhaust shields cut to fit
 
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