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Old 06-19-2012, 05:50 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by Tainen View Post
For now, my biggest concern is the heat soak. It's right next to that coolant line, and surrounds the oil pan. Doing some sort of a coating or wrap would probably help, but I'd love to see temperature data on the difference to know that a coating or wrap would be good enough to keep coolant/oil temps in check (and to keep that line from melting).
Disclaimer: I have no subaru experience.

However, headers on Hondas can be <1" from the oil pan and very close to AC lines and some coolant lines and it's never caused an issue there.

Although I'm sure they can offer a model with a heatshield.. IMO it's just one more thing to break. Coating wouldn't be a bad idea. I don't like wraps myself..
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