I want to leave the heat shield on the header off is there anything I need to do i.e. heat wrap hoses etc. This is a 1990 Civic LX 1.5 ltr.

 

why? and are they headers or a stock exaust manifold?

 

its stock

 

leave it on.. it keeps some of that hot exaust air away from your intake.. it may not be pretty, but ie serves a purpose... if you do take it off, then just make sure any rubber hoses or wires are AWAY from that heat, cause it will F*** them up

 

^ Yeah, I'd just leave it on. It's there for a reason.

 

save some weight. take it off.