DyComet
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Damien
CEG'er
yea
yea
deposit sent. Thanks for hanging in there and setting this up for us Pud!~~
yea
deposit sent. Thanks for hanging in there and setting this up for us Pud!~~
SPGVT
New CEG'er
just paypal full
BCSVT
CEG'er
Has anyone considered that the aluminum will soak up heat and release it into the "filter zone." Most K&N heatshields are made of plastic for this very reason.
morbid
Hard-core CEG'er
Either way.... it *should* transfer less heat than a RubberMaid (rubberish material) trash can will.
There was a similar discussion a while ago and a statement was made that plastic will radiate more of its absorbed heat than aluminum would. One of the referenences was to the heat radiating beneath a plastic slide vs beneath a metal slide... which is completely true. You can also put thermal tape on it if you want it to absorb even less heat.
There was a similar discussion a while ago and a statement was made that plastic will radiate more of its absorbed heat than aluminum would. One of the referenences was to the heat radiating beneath a plastic slide vs beneath a metal slide... which is completely true. You can also put thermal tape on it if you want it to absorb even less heat.
bensenvill
Hard-core CEG'er
or jethot coat it if you want to go overboard
posthuman63t
Veteran CEG'er
Like it's been said, this topic was discussed in length on the old forums. And what I took away from that discussion is that it's not going to make a whole world of difference between the 2 materials to say that one will provide better power or gains than the other. So I say...you have a point but the outcome of using plastic vs. metal in my mind, is that it doesn't effect it enough to worry about it. (This is my opinion, agree or disagree if you wish, but do it in another thread so this one doesn't get clouded up with crap)
cuda06
Veteran CEG'er
Just an fyi, three of the four k&n intakes that I have installed had metal heat shields not plastic.
J3SVT
New CEG'er
J3SVT paid in full. Thanks Pudmunkie.
SVTJON87
Hard-core CEG'er
sent full payment just now. i cant wait for the heat shield. yay
8000RPM
CEG'er
how much is that heat shield you all are talking about? is it too late to get one?
SVTJON87
Hard-core CEG'er
its $55 full payment
I hope it was worth the wait.....
Its riveted instead of welded, but the rivets are alot stronger then the couple of tac it would have had.
At this point, I will start asking for full payment from the rest of the people. Production will start monday afternoon or tuesday morning, I dont anticipate it taking longer then a week.
Those who have already fully paid will have their shield shipped first, and then it will travel down the list on a first come first serve basis.
Thanks everybody!
Its riveted instead of welded, but the rivets are alot stronger then the couple of tac it would have had.
At this point, I will start asking for full payment from the rest of the people. Production will start monday afternoon or tuesday morning, I dont anticipate it taking longer then a week.
Those who have already fully paid will have their shield shipped first, and then it will travel down the list on a first come first serve basis.
Thanks everybody!
PDXSVT
Veteran CEG'er
That looks great, it's well worth the wait, and maybe I can test run it at the strip before the return of our pacific northwest monsoon season.
SVTJON87
Hard-core CEG'er
dang looks great. when do we get it lol.
teamSVTour
Hard-core CEG'er
Pudmunkie,
With this Heat shield, has the design been created as an attempt to seal off the heat w/ the hood liner in or w/ the hood liner removed?
I just recently removed my liner and the rubber hood seal in the rear (by the cabin filter) to get more air flow and to reduce under hood temps. I actually can see a difference on the temp gauge as before doing this the needle was constantly in the middle of the temp gauge and now it is constantly slightly lower than the middle. Definitely noticeable on the gauge at least.
Anyway back on topic....what would be the better thing to do w/ this heat shield. Leave the liner out or put it back.
Thanks
With this Heat shield, has the design been created as an attempt to seal off the heat w/ the hood liner in or w/ the hood liner removed?
I just recently removed my liner and the rubber hood seal in the rear (by the cabin filter) to get more air flow and to reduce under hood temps. I actually can see a difference on the temp gauge as before doing this the needle was constantly in the middle of the temp gauge and now it is constantly slightly lower than the middle. Definitely noticeable on the gauge at least.
Anyway back on topic....what would be the better thing to do w/ this heat shield. Leave the liner out or put it back.
Thanks
SVTJON87
Hard-core CEG'er
good thought teamsvtour. also how is this secured to the car?
Id leave the liner out, my car hasnt had one in for the longest time.
The shield is secured between the maf adaptor, and your filter. It will not move. The edging that will come with it, will not fully seal against the hood, like rubber door molding would. It does however keep enough hot air out to keep underhood temps down!
posthuman63t
Veteran CEG'er
Just a little something to add to Pud's last post...
For that complete seal against the hood, you CAN get that rubber moulding from any hardware store. It cost like $2 for a bunch of it, and is really just a little more reassurance on top of this awesome heatsheild. If you choose not to get the rubber moulding, its nothing major enough to mention. (even though I just did)
For that complete seal against the hood, you CAN get that rubber moulding from any hardware store. It cost like $2 for a bunch of it, and is really just a little more reassurance on top of this awesome heatsheild. If you choose not to get the rubber moulding, its nothing major enough to mention. (even though I just did)
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