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Skeletor
Dodge Dakota
12/28/2001
16:50:30
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What and where? So I have made a home grown intake for my 4.7l QC 4x4. Some of the others have said to make a heat shield for the intake to keep it cool and protect the air filter from dirt thrown from the fan. Any ideas on what to make it of, where to get the materials, and what to mount it to?
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conig
Dodge Dakota
12/28/2001
17:11:58
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mount it to the bolts from the factory airbox.
they have 6ft rolls of sheet metal at lowes or homedepot back by the lumber its like 8bucks easy to cut and shape,but will cut the hell out of your hands if your not careful. once its shaped up well put some automotive foam around the top to seel up by the hood.
a couple more options is to use foam to make a heat sheild from a workout pad or some foam padding. this is ugly as sin but conducts less heat than metal. rubbermade bins are good too
on contours there were numerous dynos that showed 5hp more with a heat sheild.
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Anthony
Dodge Dakota
12/28/2001
17:15:13
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I made a very basic heat shield out of aluminum. It is very effective in keeping the filter clean, and some what redirected the heat. Check it out at my site.
There is some guys in here who made some really nice heat shields, but I can't remember their sites. Hopefully someone will post it up.
Later,
Anthony
www.geocities.com/intense79/
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Skeletor
Dodge Dakota
12/28/2001
17:30:45
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Where did you get the aluminum from?
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Wayne
Dodge Dakota
12/28/2001
19:24:04
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I used some sheet metal that was left around the house from a project. I completely boxed in the filter and used foam to seal it off from the engine compartment. I sealed the holes in the fender well too. Then I cut the rubber out on the side of the radiator. Ram air! nothing like it and no one can see it from outside.
Note: Do not try this on a 4X4. You may drown out engine.
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CThomp
Dodge Dakota
12/28/2001
20:00:29
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There is also some stuff called starboard. It's mainly used in the marine industry as decking or for hatches. It cuts as easy as wood but is made of composite plastic. I'm sure you could probably find it online somewhere, at a marine supply store, or at home depot. It's a much thick plastic than rubbermade and I think you can get it up to 1/2" thick. I've worked with it on boats. Its good stuff.
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Anthony
Dodge Dakota
12/28/2001
20:03:21
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A buddy of mine does aluminum siding for a living. He gave me a sheet, I cut it, then I painted it to match the intake. Then I mounted it with acouple of screws.
Look at Home depot for sheet metal and then paint it with some high temp paint. OR if you have a factory near you that deals with aluminum it wouldn't hurt to check the back for scrap.
Good Luck
Anthony
Wayne you have any pics???
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CThomp
Dodge Dakota
12/28/2001
20:16:51
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Check Kingstarboard.com if you are at all interested. Starboard has a deflection temperature of 160F. I don't know how hot it gets under the hood so it might not be what you are looking for. Check under the questions section.
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Broeheem
Gen III
12/28/2001
20:24:38
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Plastic open-top bin (14"L x 9" W x 6" D) from Home Depot.
Cut off two sides, left intact two sides and the bottom (now faces up).
Cut a 3" hole in one end, mounted between the PowerStack filter and the 3" ABS tube.
Box now shields heat as well as any water that may slip past the grille.
Patriot Blue 2001 SLT Plus Club Cab
4.7L./multi-spd auto/3.55 LSD
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