If the wastegate is almost touching the downpipe, could you see this as being a problem. The top "cap" could be very very close to the downpipe, would the heat effect anything. I would imagine since the wastegate gets just as hot as the exhaust that it wouldn't, but I thought I would ask.

Work in progress
98 GS t3/t04e, hrc Sidemount, tial 38mm, HKS ssq bov, clutchmaster stage 4, wiseco pistons, Eagle rods, Apexi TT, HKS EVC II, Phantom grip lsd, 3in turbo back, Eibach pro-kit, Defi D-gauge EGT,boost, autometer fuel pressure
8-inj setup in the works, HKS AIC III and 450cc injectors

I don't see it being a big, big deal, just keep and eye on it.

1999 Eclipse GST 4G63