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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 08:26 PM
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So, how beneficial would a heat shield be for a N/A car like I have???
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 08:48 PM
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I'm going to go get the stuff to start building my cold air box tomorrow! Cause I'm an N/A guy
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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I am just curious, but did you guys forget you have Eaton superchargers that are hot no matter what temperature the incoming air is? CAI'* for roots blowers are worthless. The only thing you need for it is a bigger intake so it can suck more air, not really cold air. You guys are arguing the wrong battle. N/A cars are affected by temperature entering the engine. A roots */C, nope, get an intercooler and that will be your CAI. Just trying to break this up before you forget that you are trying to do N/A tuning when you have */C cars...... Catchin my drift...
Say what you will but with the CAI my supercharger temperature dropped from 160 F to 125 F. That has got to have some effect.
And read my results.....a 2 tenths improvement in accel time.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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Where can i get this reflecto plastic bubble insul at? Could you maybe post some pics so i can see how you rigged yours up.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 11:50 PM
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http://www.friedpoodle.com/ba/forum/viewtopic.php?t=468

Where can i get this reflecto plastic bubble insul at? Could you maybe post some pics so i can see how you rigged yours up.
The silver reflecto wrap was purchased at the local hardware store. Check the link above for pictures.
It'* 1/4" thick. The trick is to buy some aluminum duct tape so you can add pieces to suit your car.

Good luck. It'* easy.
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 12:00 AM
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Thanks, Looks good for what it is made out of, im going to try this out while i got some time
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Old Feb 9, 2003 | 02:15 AM
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i'LL try building one tommorrow for the GP and next will be the bonnie when hectors CAI gets here.
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