Heat Shielding for an RCM induction kit
13 February 2007, 05:54 PM
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Heat Shielding for an RCM induction kit
Had my mapping session with Bob R on the weekend and in doing so changed my standard airbox for an RCM induction kit.
I added a cold air feed in preparation which works well (temps at MAF are only 3 degrees higher than ambient when moving) though am conscious summer will have an effect on this.
Has anyone built/made any form of heat shielding to section off the filter for an 04 engine bay?
I added a cold air feed in preparation which works well (temps at MAF are only 3 degrees higher than ambient when moving) though am conscious summer will have an effect on this.
Has anyone built/made any form of heat shielding to section off the filter for an 04 engine bay?
14 February 2007, 01:45 PM
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Hi PR,
It certainly does make a difference. Even with a cold air feed, without the heat shield I was seeing intake temps of 10 degrees above ambient. After adding the shield I now see temps no higher than 1 degree above ambient at cruising speeds.
The shield comprises of a sheet of carbon fibre covered in heat reflective material on the 'hot side'.
The easiest way to sort the shield is to use a piece of cardboard to cut out a template. Transfer the design to the CF and once cut, finish off the sharp edges with a lenght of silicone hose.
Midlife may have kept a copy of the template we designed when we did his car.
Martin
It certainly does make a difference. Even with a cold air feed, without the heat shield I was seeing intake temps of 10 degrees above ambient. After adding the shield I now see temps no higher than 1 degree above ambient at cruising speeds.
The shield comprises of a sheet of carbon fibre covered in heat reflective material on the 'hot side'.
The easiest way to sort the shield is to use a piece of cardboard to cut out a template. Transfer the design to the CF and once cut, finish off the sharp edges with a lenght of silicone hose.
Midlife may have kept a copy of the template we designed when we did his car.
Martin
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How much did your shield cost?
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