is it worthwile trying to insulate the o.e TMIC from the heat coming from down below by knocking up something out of the foil backed matting you can buy. was thinking of a sheet resting under the ic. anyone tried it?

already have a big scoop and splitter. really dont want a FMIC if i can help it.

cheers guys.

 

See Cal's thread in Projects, right at the end.
Some people are now paying attention to this area (incl me) and there are even some USA based kits available.

Graham.

 

cheers graham!

unfortunately ive looked through all the projects and cant find it. chances are i am being a bit of a nobb*r but is there any chance of a link mate!

 

I was thinking of doing a similar thing but you've got to be careful not to block the flow under the IC too much otherwise it's going to reduce it's efficiency.

I was thinking of making up some steel heatshields to drop vertically down from the IC on the turbo side to channel rising hot air away from the IC

 

If I remember I'll post some pics of a shield I made that will do just that. It makes quite a difference to idle temps.

F

 

I'd also be interested in that thread - I just can't find it though.
I've had some ideas about shileding and channelling the IC air flow exit.

My favorite is a flexible tube of material attached to the bottom of the IC that splits into two legs to go either side of the gearbox.
It would almost be a pair of shorts, made of Nomex and has each leg pleated like bellows to allow expansion at high air flow.
Anyone good at sewing?

Nick

 

Very interesting....make sure you post some pics

 

you have me thinking now butty.

im gonna check the missus grundie drawer out when i get home. i am sure she will have something big and hard wearing enough!

i am no phsyician, but i would think that as long as you did not have the shield strapped underneath the i/c it would not be a problem. i was thinking along the lines of a blanket tied to the bulkhead, coming underneath the i/c and attaching somewhere near the front of the car. you could also route it underneath the induction kit.

 

Front view of shield, which extends down past the gearbox but leaves a gap for air to pass in between GB and shield.

Side view, although shield has now been modified subsequently to go infront of i/c too.

If you drench the i/c then it's a good idea to shield the clutch release from the excess water IMO. I have also wrapped the water heater pipes to the heater matrix. I wouldn't cover the gearbox too much as it'll get hot and bothered...

F