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Old Mar 17, 2008, 06:41 PM
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5 buck heat shield

So after being bored and wanting to do something to my car I decided to make my own head shield. I went to lowe's and got a small piece of stainless steel sheet metal for $5.00 cut it and bent it using a 2x4 and my foot. Here's my results!





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looks like a good start and lightweight. I know the KN airfilter sticker added 10 hp at least.
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Originally Posted by mksevo
looks like a good start and lightweight. I know the KN airfilter sticker added 10 hp at least.

actually the sticker added 15 on the dyno, I was just screwing around and put the sticker on, Im taking it back off.
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that looks good, maybe i'll try something like that soon.
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dam, looks good nice work
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cheap and cheerfull mods are always the best!

now time to go make a complete air box for $15!

Chris.
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