Difference between cusco and cobb heat shield

STI_lin · 09-09-2005, 11:09 AM

I have a bellmouth turbo xs dp and am looking to buy a heat shield. I don't want to cut my factory option. I was wondering if there was a difference between the two parts. Additionally would the cobb work with my dp or only with the cobb based on the size? Cobb unit is much cheaper, any input appreciated.

feiron · 09-09-2005, 11:53 AM

what about gruppe-s heatsheild? cheaper than both

R4ND0M_AX3 · 09-11-2005, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feiron

what about gruppe-s heatsheild? cheaper than both

Those tend to break at the mounting tabs after a while.

Adam · 09-11-2005, 08:37 AM

I had to modify my heat shield from cobb to get it to fit.. not sure why, but one of the tabs didnt fit with in an inch...

Adam

***VSGTS14*** · 09-11-2005, 09:04 AM

if you have the TXS dp, then get cusco...they designed the heatshield so it WOULD fit over the huge txs mouth.

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 09-11-2005, 09:48 AM

i can't speak about the cobb but the cusco should fit almost anything.

supratt96 · 09-12-2005, 03:36 PM

Here is another question related to the Cusco heatshield... I just installed a Turboxs TBE and bought a Cusco heatshiled to replace the factory piece which no longer fits. The Cusco heatshield came with instructions in Japanese and a couple of pictures that are so grainy that they are usless.

Can someone provide a little guidance on how this goes on? It looks like it bolts to the bottom of the intercooler, but i'm not certain.

Thanks.

09-09-2005, 11:09 AM	#1
STI_lin Junior STI Driver Car: 05 STi Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 85 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Difference between cusco and cobb heat shield I have a bellmouth turbo xs dp and am looking to buy a heat shield. I don't want to cut my factory option. I was wondering if there was a difference between the two parts. Additionally would the cobb work with my dp or only with the cobb based on the size? Cobb unit is much cheaper, any input appreciated. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

09-12-2005, 03:36 PM	#7
supratt96 Amateur STI Driver Car: 01 Subaru WRX STi Sp Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 12 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Here is another question related to the Cusco heatshield... I just installed a Turboxs TBE and bought a Cusco heatshiled to replace the factory piece which no longer fits. The Cusco heatshield came with instructions in Japanese and a couple of pictures that are so grainy that they are usless. Can someone provide a little guidance on how this goes on? It looks like it bolts to the bottom of the intercooler, but i'm not certain. Thanks. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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09-09-2005, 11:53 AM	#2
feiron Junior STI Driver Car: too many to mention Location: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Posts: 65 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	what about gruppe-s heatsheild? cheaper than both

09-11-2005, 08:37 AM	#4
Adam Junior STI Driver Posts: 122 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I had to modify my heat shield from cobb to get it to fit.. not sure why, but one of the tabs didnt fit with in an inch... Adam

09-11-2005, 09:04 AM	#5
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 09 DGM STi Fav Mod: beastly fenders Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,383 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	if you have the TXS dp, then get cusco...they designed the heatshield so it WOULD fit over the huge txs mouth.

09-11-2005, 09:48 AM	#6
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,967 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	i can't speak about the cobb but the cusco should fit almost anything.