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Hi,

I have just installed a 3inch turbo back exhaust on my r33 gts-t. The dump pipe is a single 3 inch bellmouth type. really happy with the results!

however the stock heat shielding all had to be removed.

how effective is this heatshield and how much will it affect engine bay temps by not having it? significant power reductions?

wanted to know what people have done (with pics if possible) to shield the standard turbo combination?

thanks!

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Hi,

I have just installed a 3inch turbo back exhaust on my r33 gts-t. The dump pipe is a single 3 inch bellmouth type. really happy with the results!

however the stock heat shielding all had to be removed.

how effective is this heatshield and how much will it affect engine bay temps by not having it? significant power reductions?

wanted to know what people have done (with pics if possible) to shield the standard turbo combination?

thanks!

Apparently it can be put on but its a bit of a pain. They did the same to mine when i had it installed...

I had some electrics nearby that became extremely hot and the plastic began to show signs of it melting. Not good.

In short i had one made up.

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Repco sell this flexible ACL heat shield material. About $45 for 2.0mx0.5m approx. When I went in there no even knew they stocked it. Its great stuff, easy to form into any shape.

http://www.aclperformance.com.au/prod_heatshield.htm

That stuff?

Will have to look into it, im about to put a 3540 and stainless manifold on my car and want to make up a heat shield that looks factory and covers everything so they cant tell that everything has been changed, im sure a cop will spot it sooner or later but i dont want to make it easy for em :/

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thanks for the replies guys. very ncie engine bay there! I will experiement with the stock heat shield and if I cant get the results Im after ill buy some of that ACL stuff. Would like to get the stock sheild in there only to keep it looking standard if/when I get pulled over for an inspection

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Repco sell this flexible ACL heat shield material. About $45 for 2.0mx0.5m approx. When I went in there no even knew they stocked it. Its great stuff, easy to form into any shape.

Yes, this stuff is very effective....i use it on my VL turbo to protect the fuse box.

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