Keep in mind that people with different intake setups may have to alter the heat shield in order to make it fit.
Intake pipes result in different filter location: - BAT intake pipe - CTA intake pipe (different length than BAT) - stock accordian
Using a different MAF will also results in different filter location.
Given these factors, aluminum would be the way to go so that the buyer can alter the heat shield as needed. I don't think buyers would be comfortable attempting to alter a more expensive fiberglass or plexisglass heat shield.
Yes, I have thought about that issue. What I figured I would do, for the ones that I could not test fit at meets, was to have people take measurements from front plate of their TB to the front plate of their MAF adaptor and alter the length of the top two pieces as needed. Of course, there would have to be test fitting and the only real world way to do that would be to send it out to the different people that have these different set-ups so they can actually install it to see how it fits. If alterations are needed, they can let me know and I can then make them.
Now that you mention the topic of larger MAF's, I'm starting to wonder how much the different sized filters will effect overall placement as well. I have a small J&R filter from BAT and I have seen some of the larger K&N's that some guys are running. I will need to take that into account as well, or at least in the back of my mind anyway.
As for working around the larger MAF's, it just struck me... All I would really need is the same size/type gasket they are using between the MAF and their adaptor. The gasket may be a mm larger all around, if that, but hole placement should be the same with the exception of the center bore. That really shouldn't pose a problem since, to create an air tight seal, I need to be able to provide a nice sealing surface between the MAF, sheild and adaptor. If the sheild had a slightly larger bore than the MAF and it's adaptor, it shouldn't pose a big issue I would think. Just as long as we got an air tight seal.
That also brings into the picture that I will need to accomidate for another gasket as well. So that will need to be added to the length of the filter too.
Originally posted by SVT ST PETE: Check the following out for heat coating: Heat paint
That's perfect!! Now why couldn't I find that the other night? Oh well, great job!!
Oh and pole120, it's no problem. I completely understand. The main thing I guess I need right now is, like you, more time and just you folks to keep me on track and offer support.
Phillip Jackson
`98 Mystique LS
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