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Tribute · 01-11-2013, 10:12 PM

Take a look at the pic below. The distance between the LT headers and the belly pan is about an inch. Wouldn't that be too close for comfort with the heat LTs produce? I imagine the belly pan plastic melting. What is everyone's thoughts here? Keep the belly pan off and sell since its new or keep it installed?

Thanks!

The 2010 Sin · 01-11-2013, 10:15 PM

Yes you have to notch it out

Tribute · 01-11-2013, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by The 2010 Sin

Yes you have to notch it out

Sorry, can you explain what you mean?

TECADON · 01-12-2013, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lukeko

Sorry, can you explain what you mean?

He means where your primaries are for the headers a section needs to come out. I attached a pic from MValdez17 so you can get an idea, that way you dont have to worry about it possible melting, though yours do seem to have a little more room, but I think its a safer bet.

axis · 01-12-2013, 12:20 AM

I would run it like it is. You can check it in a few weeks to see if there's any melting. Worst that can happen is that it melts where it's too close. If it does, you then know how far you have to trim.

MValdez17 · 01-12-2013, 01:41 AM

There should be some insulation/shielding to help with the heat. The only reason I cut mine was because they long tube sat lower than the belly pan. I would leave it and keep an eye on it. Its not thin plastic so it will handle the heat a little better.

If you feel that it will cause problems, then cut around the headers, like I did on mine.

Inferno LSX · 01-12-2013, 02:05 AM

OP, which headers are you running?

Tribute · 01-12-2013, 06:44 AM

Thanks for the advice so far! I'm running SLP LTs with magnaflow HighFlows.

Inferno LSX · 01-12-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Lukeko

Thanks for the advice so far! I'm running SLP LTs with magnaflow HighFlows.

Most I've seen hang below the sub frame. Do you know it they are 1 3/4" or 1 7/8" primaries?

Tribute · 01-12-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Inferno LS3

Most I've seen hang below the sub frame. Do you know it they are 1 3/4" or 1 7/8" primaries?

1 3/4. What are your thoughts?

SPCBA · 01-12-2013, 07:33 PM

I would leave it. Worst case scenario it melts or bubbles the pan and you can take snips to it to notch it. My zl1 belly pan has heat shields in that area so that may be good.

SPCBA · 01-12-2013, 07:36 PM

I can take pics of the heat guard thingies if you want, my pan is sitting in garage.

Camper · 01-12-2013, 07:42 PM

part # on the belly pan?

Tribute · 01-12-2013, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SPCBA

I can take pics of the heat guard thingies if you want, my pan is sitting in garage.

Were the heat shields from GM or you got them and added them? Do you have LT headers?

01-11-2013, 10:12 PM	#1
Tribute Drives: 2012 SLP ZL770 #17 (Hugger Orange) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,667 View My Garage	ZL1 Belly Pan and LT Headers Take a look at the pic below. The distance between the LT headers and the belly pan is about an inch. Wouldn't that be too close for comfort with the heat LTs produce? I imagine the belly pan plastic melting. What is everyone's thoughts here? Keep the belly pan off and sell since its new or keep it installed? Thanks! __________________

01-11-2013, 10:15 PM	#2
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	Yes you have to notch it out __________________

01-12-2013, 12:20 AM	#5
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	I would run it like it is. You can check it in a few weeks to see if there's any melting. Worst that can happen is that it melts where it's too close. If it does, you then know how far you have to trim. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

01-12-2013, 01:41 AM	#6
MValdez17 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft Lauderdale, FL Posts: 318 View My Garage	There should be some insulation/shielding to help with the heat. The only reason I cut mine was because they long tube sat lower than the belly pan. I would leave it and keep an eye on it. Its not thin plastic so it will handle the heat a little better. If you feel that it will cause problems, then cut around the headers, like I did on mine. __________________ 2018 ZL1 1LE HBM 2009 Yamaha R1 2011 Corvette Grand Sport 2010 2SS/RS Black & IOM Mods Here

01-12-2013, 02:05 AM	#7
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	OP, which headers are you running? __________________

01-12-2013, 06:44 AM	#8
Tribute Drives: 2012 SLP ZL770 #17 (Hugger Orange) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,667 View My Garage	Thanks for the advice so far! I'm running SLP LTs with magnaflow HighFlows. __________________ Last edited by Tribute; 01-12-2013 at 07:23 AM.

01-12-2013, 07:33 PM	#11
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	I would leave it. Worst case scenario it melts or bubbles the pan and you can take snips to it to notch it. My zl1 belly pan has heat shields in that area so that may be good.

01-12-2013, 07:36 PM	#12
SPCBA Drives: pleather and Chiclets Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: a line somwhere Posts: 4,206 View My Garage	I can take pics of the heat guard thingies if you want, my pan is sitting in garage.

01-12-2013, 07:42 PM	#13
Camper Banned Drives: 10' 2SS LS3 M6 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 1,370	part # on the belly pan?