heat shield

peterwolds · July 26, 2006, 09:21:38 AM

gonzoninja be nice to see when finished looks like it will work

Bobbit · July 26, 2006, 10:03:02 AM

gonzoninja, where did you get the aluminium to make this from? I\'ve looked in loads of places but cannot find anything

Shyne · July 26, 2006, 10:52:24 AM

You should at least have something like a Smiths Metal Centre close to you or Baco or Aalco etc etc etc ask for offcuts in your desired material spec and they\'ll be happy to sort you out

Bobbit · July 26, 2006, 11:40:12 AM

once again you are the man shyne! Found a local one and popping to see them tomorrow! :wiggle

danrx7 · July 26, 2006, 01:48:12 PM

I think this will be my weekend project too! I like Interlopers idea of using the heat wrap too, has anybody considered using heatsheild paint to cover it, like this for example:

http://www.plasti-kote.co.uk/site/productsdetail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=37#

I just dont want to unwittingly build an oven for my filters to cook in! :eek

peterwolds · July 26, 2006, 02:15:46 PM

Quote from: danrx7I think this will be my weekend project too! I like Interlopers idea of using the heat wrap too, has anybody considered using heatsheild paint to cover it, like this for example:

http://www.plasti-kote.co.uk/site/productsdetail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=37#

I just dont want to unwittingly build an oven for my filters to cook in! :eek

dont see the paint working as would surely have to spray the filters and would black them up - i could be wrong of course

Shyne · July 26, 2006, 02:31:21 PM

QuoteYou should at least have something like a Smiths Metal Centre close to you or Baco or Aalco etc etc etc ask for offcuts in your desired material spec and they\'ll be happy to sort you out

Considering my former employer, I should at least be good for sourcing!!! lol glad it helped fella

danrx7 · July 26, 2006, 02:59:29 PM

I meant in order to spray the fabricated shield/box! Sorry that wasnt really clear from my post. Wouldnt recommend spraying the filters themselves!

gonzoninja · August 06, 2006, 03:57:09 PM

Okay so I\'ve prettey much finished the heat sheilding for my apexi intake.

All I need now is some perspex to knock up a rundimentary cold air feed

gonzoninja · August 13, 2006, 01:48:02 PM

Also I have now put some perspex on the plastic thingy (dunno what its called) to help direct the air flow into the apexi cones.

Looks a bit of a bodge job, but I\'ll see how it goes. Managed to get the bonnet closed thats the main thing.

gonzoninja · August 17, 2006, 09:05:45 PM

Having had time to drive the car around for a bit, it does seem to be working.

am seeing air temps of about 35 degs on the commander, which was regularly over 40 degs before I fited this stuff, even when it wasn\'t hot weather!!!

peterwolds · August 18, 2006, 06:47:24 AM

Quote from: gonzoninjaHaving had time to drive the car around for a bit, it does seem to be working.

am seeing air temps of about 35 degs on the commander, which was regularly over 40 degs before I fited this stuff, even when it wasn\'t hot weather!!!

nice one :Thumbs-up

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