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Turbo Heat Shielding?

Started by KaZ · around Sep 2004 · 4postsvBulletin 2004–05

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KaZdate not saved · #1

When I put my turbo back on my ET after I bought it I got a new manifold from Nissan ($150, couldn't find a used one anywhere that wasn't cracked) and it didn't come with a heat shield and I didn't think to buy one... anyway, its hot as hell in there after I've been driving for a while... especially right above and at the firewall behind the turbo (where the brake booster are) What metals/materials could be used to make a heat shield to reflect the heat back down and away from the other components in the engine bay?

bartc_jdate not saved · #2

damn i just threw away my spare one.. but stainless thats polished would be the best to use to refelct the heat...

Johnnyfivedate not saved · #3

Aluminum foil? I have mine laying in the back of my car I think.

bartc_jdate not saved · #4

thin alum should work as well just make sure its bufed like crazy. and not too close to the exhaust mani