Rich Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 As the intercooler is directly above the manifold on my car I'd like to get some heat wrap and try to reduce the heatsoak, especially in the summer months. Seen some on ebay but I'd rather not go there! Can anyone recommend some and where I can get it from, also how it is normally applied? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 As the intercooler is directly above the manifold on my car I'd like to get some heat wrap and try to reduce the heatsoak, especially in the summer months. Seen some on ebay but I'd rather not go there! Can anyone recommend some and where I can get it from, also how it is normally applied? Cheers TDi use some designed by NASA for the shuttle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnug Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Are you using a tubular stainless steel type manifold? or just the OEM item? If it's the OEM manifold i wouldn't suggest wrapping it since it could induce stresses in the iron leading to cracks....I remember reading up on this a long time ago but then again i might be wrong ...but can't remember where i read it lol....think it maybe better modifying a heat shield to go inbetween...maybe a better idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Yes I did read that somewhere as well but from what I've asked the OEM seems to be cast steel not iron, but then I can't be 100% sure of that. Is there anyway I can find out? A heat shield sounds like a good alternative though, will have to see what I could do with that. Would stainless steel be ok for one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Yes I did read that somewhere as well but from what I've asked the OEM seems to be cast steel not iron, but then I can't be 100% sure of that. Is there anyway I can find out? A heat shield sounds like a good alternative though, will have to see what I could do with that. Would stainless steel be ok for one? ER is your avator taken outside of the wim centre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 ER is your avator taken outside of the wim centre? Wondered when you would notice! I took a few pics the other day when I was there, I will stick them in the gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnug Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I don't think it will be cast stainless ... it would be inordinarily expensive if it was... and stainless would be the best choice for a heat shield...if anything i think the heat shield would be a lot more effective than the heat wrap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Looks like it is cast iron so I've forgotten that idea now, gonna look at getting a heat shield made up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Put some cossie vents in the bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 ER is your avator taken outside of the wim centre? Wondered when you would notice! I took a few pics the other day when I was there, I will stick them in the gallery I thought that...... It looks very photogenic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Yes it is, not bad for a camera phone photo I had a play with it in photoshop and the avatar is a reduced version of this. As for putting cossie vents in the bonnet I'm not too keen on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger440 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Yes it is, not bad for a camera phone photo I had a play with it in photoshop and the avatar is a reduced version of this. As for putting cossie vents in the bonnet I'm not too keen on them. Try some of this stuff, http://www.nimbusmotorsport.com/ProdShop.asp?category=252 Its superb, is easily bent to shape with your hands and if you trim it neatly it looks factory. Ive used some here: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2008 Cheers for the link Someone on MEG just mentioned something similar, bit pricey for me though unless I go for the lite type. Do you think this would be ok for manifolds? There's only about 3 - 4" clearance between the manifold and intercooler so want to try something to reduce the heatsoak. I may look at getting a custom stainless steel cover made, shouldn't need it that big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger440 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Cheers for the link Someone on MEG just mentioned something similar, bit pricey for me though unless I go for the lite type. Do you think this would be ok for manifolds? There's only about 3 - 4" clearance between the manifold and intercooler so want to try something to reduce the heatsoak. I may look at getting a custom stainless steel cover made, shouldn't need it that big. The lite stuff is OK, just not as good at holding its shape, unless you put some ridges into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jammy Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 dude what you need is a fmic saab 1 at that if your looking for stainless cover's shield's etc.... get hold of wootty he will sort you out no worrie's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 dude what you need is a fmic saab 1 at that if your looking for stainless cover's shield's etc.... get hold of wootty he will sort you out no worrie's Don't want to loose me aircon so that idea is a no go Once I have the suspension/geo sorted I will be contacting wootty to see what he can do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted February 26, 2008 Report Share Posted February 26, 2008 what recommendations on a mild steel manifold ? to wrap, shield or not bother i have concerns on the closeness of my wastegate and the oilcooler/pipework, would placing the above mentioned heat shield alleviate problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 what recommendations on a mild steel manifold ?to wrap, shield or not bother i have concerns on the closeness of my wastegate and the oilcooler/pipework, would placing the above mentioned heat shield alleviate problems bump !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alnug Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 post 3 mate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 post 3 mate.... no mention of mild steel manifolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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