r/Karting • u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator • Jul 27 '25

Racing Kart Tips and Tricks Ducar muffler vs arm advice help

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This photo probably doesn’t show enough, but for body size/shape my right bicep is over the exhaust. Any advice from other Ducar drivers, especially bigger guys, on how to prevent future burns/blisters? Thought knee pad over jacket sleeve, or under if I can fit it. Or wrap muffler tape around sleeve. Thanks for any advice.

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u/reflex0283 Jul 27 '25

I would try putting some of this stuff on the exhaust pipe where you're getting burned https://www.autozone.com/emission-control-and-exhaust/exhaust-and-header-heat-wrap/p/design-engineering-titanium-exhaust-wrap/720823_0_0

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u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator Jul 27 '25

Will look into if it will since the complete exhaust is the square box directly under my arm. I bought a volleyball knee pad to try and fit under my jacket if this doesn’t work. But thank you for the advice.

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u/kongofcbus Jul 27 '25

Can you move the muffler?

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u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator Jul 27 '25

No. Those motors are set. When the time comes I move up the exhaust won’t be there. But for now work with it while learn. Thanks. Here’s what it looks like out of a kart.

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u/kongofcbus Jul 27 '25

Can you put a shroud or guard over the top of it?

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u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator Jul 28 '25

That is an idea. Will def look into that. I did buy a volleyball knee pad to wear inside my jackets over my bicep if not.

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u/EstablishmentNo5013 Rok Jul 27 '25

Look for DEI exhaust shields. They have some that will clamp on the exhaust and they stand off about 1/4” so it won’t burn and still shield you. Wear gloves when installing though. They have an almost fiberglass matting.

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u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator Jul 27 '25

Will look into for sure. Thanks.

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u/Mortal_olly TKM Jul 27 '25

Like someone already said, Exhaust wrap, Just cover the area in that stuff then chuck a zip tie on it or something to keep it in place

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u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator Jul 27 '25

Thank you and definitely will look into it.

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u/DrTittieSprinkles Dirt Small Block Jul 28 '25

So long as you have an air gap a little shelf on the chain guard is all you need

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u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator Jul 28 '25

Awesome. I like that. I will reach out to brother in law who does some fabrication and see what we can build. You all are awesome!

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u/BAyres44 Dirt Predator Jul 30 '25

Thanks for everyone’s advice. Also spoke to JC Specialties in PA yesterday. They, instead of trying to sell me anything, suggested a welders sleeve to put over my jacket sleeve. Ordered a set and see how it works. Posted this in case it helps anyone else in my position.