how to shield the air filter to keep it cool?
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how to shield the air filter to keep it cool?
How do i mask the heat around the filter?
is there some sort of shielding i can make / buy to do the job?
any ideas please..
is there some sort of shielding i can make / buy to do the job?
any ideas please..
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not sure if this helps mate but this is what i have fitted, perhaps you could make something similar, would be pretty easy tbh
http://www.christopherwu.net/gallery..._shield_angled
http://www.christopherwu.net/gallery..._shield_angled
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I've never made one but I would of thought thin sheet alloy would be ok with some sort of stick on heat deflector on the side nearest the turbo ? or maybe someone else knows of a better way ? Have a look at these pics I found online they might help you
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RCM Gobstopper.
They figure they don't need one, and neither do we.
They figure they don't need one, and neither do we.
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........have a search on here for Harvey's simple divider to help keep the hot engine air away from the cone.
Far be it from me to disagree with Alan but this is something I would think about..
Shaun
Far be it from me to disagree with Alan but this is something I would think about..
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whats the point as it will heat up through the turbo, as long as you have a good intercooler core that cools the charge temp, then surely thats what counts? or am i missing something??
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That's about the strength of it. If RCM thought they needed it they'd have it! In any event, the incoming air doesn't hang around the engine bay long enough for it to be a big deal when running under boost. The turbo heats incoming air up very nicely thanks. If you're going to want to work on cooling, try the intercooler.
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Not true entirely Alan. If you are still MAF based, it is important to ensure this inlet air is as cool as possible.
To the OP - I have done some testing with this and as long as you have a good front air feed, you should be alright. Duct from the front fog lamp cover works. Bin the snorkel and inner wing resonator as well!
To the OP - I have done some testing with this and as long as you have a good front air feed, you should be alright. Duct from the front fog lamp cover works. Bin the snorkel and inner wing resonator as well!
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Not true entirely Alan. If you are still MAF based, it is important to ensure this inlet air is as cool as possible.
To the OP - I have done some testing with this and as long as you have a good front air feed, you should be alright. Duct from the front fog lamp cover works. Bin the snorkel and inner wing resonator as well!
To the OP - I have done some testing with this and as long as you have a good front air feed, you should be alright. Duct from the front fog lamp cover works. Bin the snorkel and inner wing resonator as well!
Just as an update, my car has a fmic, and simtek fitted, the inner wing resinator has been removed, the front air intake (snorkel i think) has a hole cut out at the end so the air blows over the filter, but im also going to fit a front air feed sometime soon.. im hitting 400 horses, so will consider boxing from engine, will see what i can come up with, ok so may well not be necc. but cant do any harm i recon.
Again cheers soo much for all posts, all were very helpful.
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You don't need to box from the engine, but it will obviously help. Without a devider, I only see an increase of 2-3degs at the MAF over ambient. I think that's pretty damn good.
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