Heatshield Material
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Any chance I'll be able to cut through 18-20 gauge with these?
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92259
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=92259
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The factory heat shield on my Talons was two layers of baffled aluminum. Pretty much every OEM heat shield I've seen has been aluminum.
However, OEMs all over the planet cut corners for mass production. There are any number of reasons to use aluminum over SS in mass production that have nothing to do with performance. It's a poor choice if you're making one yourself because you can do better for not much more money or effort.
However, OEMs all over the planet cut corners for mass production. There are any number of reasons to use aluminum over SS in mass production that have nothing to do with performance. It's a poor choice if you're making one yourself because you can do better for not much more money or effort.
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http://www.thermotec.com/product_detail.php?prd_id=28
It's thin louvered aluminum that's easily cut with simple tin snips or those cheap "cuts pennys" sizzors so it's not as durable as stainless like the Bowser shield. Just don't lean against it and you'll be fine.
It works great; right after beating the **** out of the car I can place my hand right behind the shield (which is about 1-3" away from the turbo) and not feel the heat, while my upper arm and face melt.
Side note: make sure the heat shield blocks radiant heat from the brake master cylinder. I melted one of those already.
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