99 & up 7.3L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 99 & up 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 1999-Up Super Duty trucks and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 7.3L Power Stroke engine.
Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
I was doing some tranny work and had to cut some of the heat shield away...Will this make my tranny temp too hot or will it be ok cut away?I was doing some tranny work and couldn't get to the top of the tranny so I cut the heat shield away next to the tranny...
__________________
2005 F-250 6.0 Blue CC.,DVD,Kicker 500.2,2-10 P3's Boston Components.. jbgarner12@msn.com
Had to sell my baby..
2001 White F-250 CC 4 inch lift 325/60/17 MKW
BTS tranny,Hypermax stage 2 injectors,H2E Quick spool turbo,Dp-tuner chip,4:30 gears,AFE stage 2 intake,ITP fuel system,4 inch straight exhaust,Machined and ported heads,Forged rods,Beans Headstuds and other mods too many to name!!!((Sold)))
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
Thanks for your input... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img]
__________________
2005 F-250 6.0 Blue CC.,DVD,Kicker 500.2,2-10 P3's Boston Components.. jbgarner12@msn.com
Had to sell my baby..
2001 White F-250 CC 4 inch lift 325/60/17 MKW
BTS tranny,Hypermax stage 2 injectors,H2E Quick spool turbo,Dp-tuner chip,4:30 gears,AFE stage 2 intake,ITP fuel system,4 inch straight exhaust,Machined and ported heads,Forged rods,Beans Headstuds and other mods too many to name!!!((Sold)))
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
[ QUOTE ]
Thanks for your input... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img]
[/ QUOTE ]
Maybe the user name says it all [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
What does your tranny gauge tell you? That's what I would go by. I hacked a chunk of the heatshield out to get my Aeroturbine as far forward as possible and I had the same concern. I'm sure there is some heat transfer that occurs (that shield is there for a reason afterall) but I haven't noticed any change with my tranny temps.
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
Bagstroke - I need to correct something. I just went and checked under the truck and the part of the heatshield I removed was farther back, at the transfer case and on the frame side, not the tranny/transfer case side. So, my experience isn't valid, assuming you removed part of the heatshield up by the tranny/cooler lines.
Nonetheless, I would just go by your gauge.
Not that this matters at this point, but what did you have to get to that required you to hack on the heat shield? The top of the tranny can be reached from the driver's side but I've never actually tried to remove and replace anything up there with the tranny in the truck.
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
Sometimes the heat shield protects things like the case or wiring or sensors that can get hot enough to soften. Aluminum doesn't like to see much over 300°F before it's properties start to change. It might not make any difference to fluid temps, but a small spot on the case might have a problem.
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
Isn't the purpose of the heat shield to help prevent transfer of the tranny heat to the floor of the cab? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
I don't believe it functions as a heat sink for the tranny and if it does I can't imagine that it's a very good one.
__________________
"Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few engage in it." - Henry Ford
"The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes." - Winston Churchill
"Life is tough, but it's tougher if you're stupid" - John Wayne
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
[ QUOTE ]
Isn't the purpose of the heat shield to help prevent transfer of the tranny heat to the floor of the cab? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
[/ QUOTE ]
Good point, but there is also a heat shield between the transmission and the exhaust pipe, although I have a manual transmission, but I guess it should be the same for automatics. Aren't the manual tranmissions bigger that the automatics, thus the heat shield? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
...
__________________
2002 F-250 XLT,6 Spd,AIS Intake,Air Horns (Hadley Twins),Quadzilla Stealth Module,Oilguard Filter,Starter Security Modification,XM Radio,Autometer Cobalt Gauges,Baldwin Coolant Filter,Edelbrock Shocks,Hellwig Sway Bar (Rear),Fabtech Dual Stabilizer,Custom Running Board Lights,Light of Fire Rear Lights,Diamond Plate Tool Box, Tailgate and Side Rails, AirDog Fuel Seporator with Isolation Mounts, Manual Trans Filter, HX Mod, Maxed out Credit Card. Born in Kentucky, Raised and Modified in New Jersey, Home of "T"
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
The shield is between the tranny and the exhaust pipe..I have noticed a temp change in my tranny gauge..I was always below 150 and now I'm closer to if not at 180 or higher..So I'm thinking about going over to the dealership(parts)and getting a new one...Believe it or not I think it really makes a difference...Or I might just wrap some heat resistant foil wrapping around the exhaust the length of the tranny? The new shield is $75 so not that big of a deal.. was trying to get to the top of the transfercase where it connects to the tranny...It was a *****..But I'm no expert so I did what I could...O'well live and learn... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
__________________
2005 F-250 6.0 Blue CC.,DVD,Kicker 500.2,2-10 P3's Boston Components.. jbgarner12@msn.com
Had to sell my baby..
2001 White F-250 CC 4 inch lift 325/60/17 MKW
BTS tranny,Hypermax stage 2 injectors,H2E Quick spool turbo,Dp-tuner chip,4:30 gears,AFE stage 2 intake,ITP fuel system,4 inch straight exhaust,Machined and ported heads,Forged rods,Beans Headstuds and other mods too many to name!!!((Sold)))
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ]
Thanks for your input... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img]
[/ QUOTE ]
Maybe the user name says it all [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
[/ QUOTE ]
LOL!!!!
__________________
2005 F-250 6.0 Blue CC.,DVD,Kicker 500.2,2-10 P3's Boston Components.. jbgarner12@msn.com
Had to sell my baby..
2001 White F-250 CC 4 inch lift 325/60/17 MKW
BTS tranny,Hypermax stage 2 injectors,H2E Quick spool turbo,Dp-tuner chip,4:30 gears,AFE stage 2 intake,ITP fuel system,4 inch straight exhaust,Machined and ported heads,Forged rods,Beans Headstuds and other mods too many to name!!!((Sold)))
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
Well, I would think that as your moving down the road, there would be enough air movement to keep the heat away. And if your at a light, or idling for extended periods, then the egt's mostly stay around 300 degrees or so, I would think it wouldn't be an issue other than to keep the heat away from the floor board as the other poster suggested.
__________________
99.5 F-350 C/C Dually, Stealth HPOP, Full Force Diesel stroked A code injectors, Holset turbo, AEM intake.
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
Car manufacturers are in business to make money, they don't put things on the cars that you can't readily see that add cost to vehicle unless engineering deems them 100% necessary.
Re: Heat shield ..Is it ok to remove?? or does it really help your tranny stay cool?
[ QUOTE ]
Car manufacturers are in business to make money, they don't put things on the cars that you can't readily see that add cost to vehicle unless engineering deems them 100% necessary.
Your just full of great opinions...We'll all benifit from your words of wisdom here at TDS.Stick to your armchair.. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vomit.gif[/img]
__________________
2005 F-250 6.0 Blue CC.,DVD,Kicker 500.2,2-10 P3's Boston Components.. jbgarner12@msn.com
Had to sell my baby..
2001 White F-250 CC 4 inch lift 325/60/17 MKW
BTS tranny,Hypermax stage 2 injectors,H2E Quick spool turbo,Dp-tuner chip,4:30 gears,AFE stage 2 intake,ITP fuel system,4 inch straight exhaust,Machined and ported heads,Forged rods,Beans Headstuds and other mods too many to name!!!((Sold)))
The AutoGuide.com network consists of the largest network of enthusiast-owned enthusiast-operated automotive communities.
AutoGuide.com provides the latest car reviews, auto show coverage, new car prices, and automotive news. The AutoGuide network operates more than 100 automotive forums where our users consult peers for shopping information and advice, and share opinions as a community.
Linear Mode
