I agree with Dustin in that, if the shield doesn’t reach as high as the cap, its utility is limited.
Well I’ll start by saying it was purposely made 3/16’’ of an inch shy from the cap for a reason.
Before I state my reason (which I’ve backed up with a Heak Soak Test using an Infra Red Temp Gun) how about you tell me why the 3/16’’ of an inch difference is going to ultimately effect its “utility”
instead of turning this in to a shitfest why don’t you just say “i’ll replace your melted cap if it still melts with my headshield installed”
Hmmm… Well I’m still willing to try it, I mean I’m a little sceptical if it will stop the cap from melting but this up coming dunnville day will surely provide all the proof needed. For the bottom mount guys though not covering the cap won’t affect you in the slightest.
The Test I did using the Temp Gun was as follows… All 3 runs were 10 min’s and I beat on the car purposely trying to get the Turbo/Manifold hot to see how much the MC would heat up. Runs where done 2hrs a part from each other as well to let the car/engine bay/MC completely cool down before the next run.
Temps from the Turbo of 700-800F where as the Manifold was around 500-550F
Without the Sheild installed the MC was reaching temps of 165-175F but with the Sheild installed the max temps I got were between 104-109F. So the Sheild is keeping the MC atleast 65-75F Cooler
Now here is the interesting part… I also did the test with a Sheild that was 3/4’’ higher (so it went over the Cap) and without the Knotched removed for the Strut bar. Temps at the MC were then between 120-125F which is actually hotter. And the reason its hotter is because the MC cannot breath at all, or more so, theirs no air moving over it at all which is actually trapping the heat in.
So I take it you have a Top Mount setup ? If you want Dustin, I can make your’s custom to your application so it fits/covers exactly the way you want it too…
If you could make me one that just goes up flush with the top of the mbc cap that would be AWESOME. What are the chances of getting it before this weekend?
Let me know.
Thanks Jeff
I can whip it up and have it ready for you tomorrow
Your a good guy
Awesome! I may be able to get up there tonight, I’ll call you later this afternoon to confirm if I can make it.
So what is happening with these? Are you going to still sell them or is this GB fucked?
Jeff has already made them for the ones who paid.
You missed it, but I’m sure Jeff will do another when he has time.
damn it! lol
Its all good. I’ve made one for everyone listed below…
1 ) Fobwall
2 ) rmallari
3 ) J Camel
4 ) kazuma
5 ) logik23
6 ) oneeightseven
7 ) Osad
8 ) R33
9 ) Drift_ready180sx
10 ) Benson
11 ) thumper
12 ) Hurricane
13 ) spd-dmn
14 ) 240sxfan
15 ) NoSkillz
If anyone backs out then I will glady sell theirs to others or I can even fab up more if theirs enough interest or I will do another S13 run once I get my hands on an S14 so I can whip up some for those guys too.
So will we have the meet up like tommorow night at the wedsday meet?
Well you were the only on who posted up about meeting and quite frankly, Im not coming out just for 1 guy (no offence) if a group of people all want to meet up @ one time, lets set something up.
1 ) Fobwall - Picked Up & Paid
2 ) rmallari
3 ) J Camel
4 ) kazuma
5 ) logik23
6 ) oneeightseven
7 ) Osad
8 ) R33
9 ) Drift_ready180sx
10 ) Benson
11 ) thumper
12 ) Hurricane - Picked Up & Paid
13 ) spd-dmn
14 ) 240sxfan - Shipped & Paid
15 ) NoSkillz
wasn’t the original plan for you to come out to Sauga somewhere :S? I was under the impression that it was.
Well as I said above… I got no problem coming out to mississauga some where but Im not going to come just for 1 person. If a group of people all want to meet up at the same time, then thats perfect.
But so far… you are the only person showing any interest in getting theirs on a Wed Night Meet.
Hey can I get your paypal ID so I can send you the cash for it? I melted another cap I need something like this bad:D
Oh, I thought more people were interested in meeting up for it. Sorry for the confusion. Could some people who are interested tune in right about now because I have no time to make it out to K/W just for this, or for anything for that matter?