Heatshiled Removal? Help...
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Originally Posted by siantjab
stvbreal, car looks good like that. What springs/coil overs did you use to lower it?
I don't think heat wrapping the IC piping will do much good; it doesn't get that hot. I was actually thinking the exact same thing as you for keeping the intake cool. Cut out a cardboard template and make it fit, then use that to cut some aluminum sheeting (or some such). Like I said, I doubt it would be that difficult. If you do something like that post it up; we'd all love to save the R&D time. Thanks!
I don't think heat wrapping the IC piping will do much good; it doesn't get that hot. I was actually thinking the exact same thing as you for keeping the intake cool. Cut out a cardboard template and make it fit, then use that to cut some aluminum sheeting (or some such). Like I said, I doubt it would be that difficult. If you do something like that post it up; we'd all love to save the R&D time. Thanks!
Stupid question? What is the heat tolerance of Aluminum Foil? Could this be the "poor mans" solution for heat defelction for the upper IC pipe? Add some SS zip ties and "whalla." I see that the underside of the hood has a reflective "foil-like" material on it.
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Originally Posted by EVOeight
Even if you get the lower shield bolts off, it will not come out of the car unless you remove the radiator. I just had my heat shields ceramic coated. Check it out here: http://users2.ev1.net/~subaru/evo_web/evo_exhaust.htm
Originally Posted by 4-BNGR
It's on my list to do. I've got a Bar Exam in under 30 days so it'll have to wait a bit
Stupid question? What is the heat tolerance of Aluminum Foil? Could this be the "poor mans" solution for heat defelction for the upper IC pipe? Add some SS zip ties and "whalla." I see that the underside of the hood has a reflective "foil-like" material on it.
Stupid question? What is the heat tolerance of Aluminum Foil? Could this be the "poor mans" solution for heat defelction for the upper IC pipe? Add some SS zip ties and "whalla." I see that the underside of the hood has a reflective "foil-like" material on it.
Spray some Pb Blater on and around the bolts on the manifold. Let that soak in for a while (30 min.). Then try and break them loose, I bet they give. I took my heatshield (top) off and had it sent to Jet Hot. They coated it for me for about $30. It was well worth it, and it looks great.
you can also try spraying the bolts with alil wb40... the rust on the heat shield coulda gotten to the bolts... it certainly helped me...
by the way... evo Ate... i looked up jethot and they only promise up to 1300F, is that enough?
by the way... evo Ate... i looked up jethot and they only promise up to 1300F, is that enough?
