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Old 05-20-2014, 10:06 AM   #17 (permalink)
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There is 4 inches of fiberglass insulation in between it and the coro. So.. 4 inches.
A few questions...

-What exact type of fiberglass are you using?
-Is it going to retain moisture?
-Pics?

I ask because you might find some issues with it retaining a lot of moisture and causing advanced corrosion on your exhaust piping (and possibly the body of the vehicle itself). This will also keep a lot more heat on your exhaust piping, which has it's ups and downs (though I'm not really clear on the downs, honestly. A bit of research might be needed here).

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I wrapped it in fire retarded fiber glass. I ended up adding some venting in the rear as the summer temps require better air flow, and it can cause issues with the gas tank becoming a safety hazard if the temps go to high.
I think you meant: Fire Retardant.

(lol, reminds me of this..)
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