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cfc999

posted on 18/10/18 at 08:29 PM Reply With Quote
Heat Shielding

What type of exhaust manifold heat shielding are people using.
Don’t want to wrap my manifold but need someway of protecting my carbon effect ABS side panel.
Can’t afford to ceramic coat my manifold so any ideas will be much appreciated.

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SPYDER

posted on 18/10/18 at 10:12 PM Reply With Quote
Search "heat shield mat" on ebay. Tons to choose from. Apply to panel.

I would just wrap the manifold.

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Angel Acevedo

posted on 19/10/18 at 12:07 AM Reply With Quote
What is the problem with the book route of using perforated sheet metal?





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snapper

posted on 19/10/18 at 06:09 AM Reply With Quote
To protect various delicate parts I used a mixture of wrapping manifold, standoff heat shielding using 3mm ally sheet covered with reflective material on the hot side and heat mat on the outer face.
I also used cool air ducting for the alternator as air is drawn through the rear which is often close to the manifold





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cfc999

posted on 19/10/18 at 06:35 AM Reply With Quote
Thanks for the suggestion
Seen the self adhesive material on eBay just unsure how good it is. Tried wrapping on a previous project and it’s not easy to get a really good professional finish plus it’s nasty stuff to use.
Worst case scenario I can use my ABS panel as a template and make a new panel out of a more suitable material.

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craigdiver

posted on 20/10/18 at 09:20 AM Reply With Quote
If you look half-way down page 10 of my build diary (https://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/66/viewthread.php?tid=205146&page=10) you will see some photos and description of what I used. Basically a butchered heat shield from a scrap car - very affective.





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cfc999

posted on 20/10/18 at 04:24 PM Reply With Quote
Thanks
Had a look and it’s definitely a option.

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