to people who made their own heatshields
05-23-2004, 07:48 PM
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what guage aluminum did you use?? thinking about stopping by Home Depot tomorrow and trying to make one. Ive never worked with aluminum or any metal. Any suggestions??
05-23-2004, 07:53 PM
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Why Aluminum?
You dont really need aluminum... steel will work equally well because it will reflect radiant energy. Also the steel/zinc you get at home depot is very thin so its easier to cut and flexible enough to go into the engine bay.
If you must go aluminum (more expensive) then I hear 16ga is a good thickness.
The benefits in aluminum vs. the steel is not worth the cost. Also make sure you create a air pocket in addition to some kind of insulation (fiberglass/refletix).
If you must go aluminum (more expensive) then I hear 16ga is a good thickness.
The benefits in aluminum vs. the steel is not worth the cost. Also make sure you create a air pocket in addition to some kind of insulation (fiberglass/refletix).
05-23-2004, 08:03 PM
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oh ok...well that works too
how should I shape it?? just beat and bend?? should I start off with some kind of template first?? and if I use steel 16ga as well??
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i picked up an exhaust heat shield from the junk yard...
the one they use to around the muffler so that the heat wont go into the cabin/trunk. works fine for me but if you can get your hands on the volvo firewall thingy, its better. its sorta like aluminum foil (bends easily) but does wonders for cooling. afaik, volvo uses it on their firewalls. good luck
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