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What are you guys using for clutch cable heat shields?

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  • Start date Start date Jul 29, 2007

SadbutTrue

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I need some sort of shield for my clutch cable to protect it from my longtubes... what are you guys using for this? Thanks!
 

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Maximum Motorsports sells a clutch cable heat shield, look in the "Clutch Accessories" section of their website. I haven't tried it yet but I might get one soon.
 

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Clutch Cable Heat Shield, 1979-2004
 

AeroCoupe

lube between the nut and the face. I know my lubes
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Header wrap and stainless ties.
 

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I think I used something like this.
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/dei-010403
 

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wrap a little cheese around it and its a done
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LtDavis said:
Maximum Motorsports sells a clutch cable heat shield, look in the "Clutch Accessories" section of their website. I haven't tried it yet but I might get one soon.
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I needed a few bucks more for free freight and ordered and installed this..... No big deal, and aluminum tube split down the side with a hose clamp to prevent it from moving.... Looks like it will do the job very simply........
 

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They're small so...
 

FastDriver

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Go here, buy the heat shield that's rated to 1,800+ degrees. Go with 1/2" thick if you have plenty of room, or 1/4" if you don't.

https://www.summitracing.com/search/brand/heatshield-products?SortBy=Default&SortOrder=Ascending

Wrap the primary, and wrap the cable if you can. Problem solved.

Although it is pricey, you don't have to use very much. It's good to have some on the shelf when heat issues come up in any vehicle. This stuff works very well to insulate anything from headers as well as using it one the headers themselves.
 
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