Jeffbucc

I had the same question on my midpipe's v band flange. Turns out it's a flange used in food processing that Abe @ ARTech uses, email him and he can get you the aluminum gasket that goes in the slot.

ryansmoneypit

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So back to my original question. Do they not leak at the cut in the o ring, and drive the o2 sensor crazy?

aidandj

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If I were to guess the o-ring expands when hot and seals.

Just a guess.

patsmx5

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If it's designed to leak a bit (which I would hope not) then I would change it so that it does not leak before the O2 sensor for your reason mentioned. Yes a leak will drive the O2 sensor nuts. So gasket with no break in it, or a different V-band connection like most that you surface flat after welding and then bolt together gasketless.

ryansmoneypit

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Since my computer is on hiatus, I decided to move to other tedious things. Like a turbo heat shield. Does this look super lame? It's a tough spot, not much room.

aidandj

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Looks badass. Just like my license plates. The curve is pretty good. I think a roof for it is supposed to help too.

ryansmoneypit

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Can I change my title to " All this for a 2560" ?

ryansmoneypit

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Hahah, I saw your plate, that's where this was born from. I think I will add a roof.

ryansmoneypit

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I haven't forgotten about you...I have been adding in some detail to the coil mount, so when you have it cut, you won't have to screw with much.

patsmx5

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Looks good. As mentioned build a roof for it. Maybe one for the turbo manifold too.

ryansmoneypit

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Aww ****. Sounds like this might need to be a big piece.

patsmx5

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Could be separate pieces. I did a heat shield for my header a while back and it made an amazing difference in heat management under the hood. If that's your goal, I have to recommend it, it works.

Like this:

patsmx5

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Pretty sure I posted this already, but damn I like the attention to detail on that engine bay. All the little things for reliability... Hardlines, oitkier clamps, clamps to restrain things from moving, etc.

stratosteve

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I have an Artech side mount that uses those gaskets. They look like aluminum filler rod for tig welding. You could get some rod and cut them slightly longer?

ryansmoneypit

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Haha! Someone else knows Oitiker! Thanks man, it's a sloooooow work in progress. Lots of exposed wire from electronic gremlins. I'll fix it soon enough.

ryansmoneypit

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This was my next try for tomorrow. Good thinking.

ryansmoneypit

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Pat, what is that ultra shiny stuff?

patsmx5

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I used those clamps to make A/C lines on my car, and they worked for that. Those things are awesome for anything permanent. I know the slooooow part, same for mine. It's slowly starting to become what I want it to be.

patsmx5

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Mirror polished stainless steel sheet metal I bought on Amazon. Emissivity of ~0.05. Very good at blocking radiant heat.

Thread here with more info on that shield: https://www.miataturbo.net/general-m...uestion-85939/

ryansmoneypit

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I sense a little bit of hate around here. I don't think some people understand that I have sold literally everything that I owned to build this car. As well as following 18's advice and making my full 401/ Roth contributions.