DIY Heatshielding

[corozin 0]

Right,

I have a lovely new engine in my VR6 which includes an unwrapped stainless 6-branch manifold. Now although I haven't had a problem with it yet, I'm a teeny bit concerned that where the new engine has gone in there is only minimal heatshielding compared with what was there before.

 

What I do have in place is the bulkhead shielding, but I'm concerned :

a) About heat from the manifold affecting the wiring loom and hoses on behind the throttle/inlet, particularly if the car is "hot" and stationary

b) The manifold passes within about an inch of what I think is the power steering pump (which is made of plastic)

 

Can anyone recommend some good products or materials from which to manufacture some additional heatshielding so I can protect these areas from the 6-branch? I need a combination of solid/firm panels that I can bracket up, but will also need some flexible, reflective, heat resistant material/panelling that I can wrap/attach to countoured areas

 

Thoughts appreciated.,

John

[steve @ 0]

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ ... ode=NIMG3A

 

I ve used this on previous cars. Works well. They also do a cheaper single layer shield which is easily formable. Might be worth removing the manifold and wrapping it though as this helps keep under bonnet temps down as well as protect near by components, then there

[Philuk 0]

will the actual manifold be ok with these temps its being "held" at?, just always wondered, but i suppose the manifold coming from the back of the engine it wont get much cooling without it, just didnt want to get a manifold wrap it and bust it lol :)

[steve @ 0]

Manifold will be fine wrapped, no problem.

[StormchargedVR6 0]

Try http://www.cooltek.co.uk :)

[corozin 0]

That's really helpful - thanks for the links & info guys.

 

Out of interest I don't actually have my 6-branch manifold exhaust wrapped. In part tthat's one of the reasons I'm seriously looking at the heat shielding issue. I think just a nice bit over the PS pump shrouding and a bit near the bulkhead will help me sleep at night a bit better. Nothing's melted yet since putting the car back on the road 1200 miles ago, but the temperatures coming from it's track day use next year might be a different matter.

 

Cheers

John