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11-06-2012 #1
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Need a good heat shield material
Hi guys, I have a heat shield that runs between my header and the starter motor. currently the shield is a flat piece of .050 321 stainless about 8 by 10 inches . It works well for it's purpose, but keeps cracking. I have thought about bead rolling, or putting some breaks in the piece, so it can act like an accordion as it expands and contracts. I have also thought about trying a thinner, not so heavy piece, but I am un sure what would be best. Is there a better material for what I am doing?
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11-09-2012 #2
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Try using 304l stainless and definitly take into consideration the expansion and contraction and implement it into your design. where is it cracking?
11-12-2012 #3
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Give these folks a call: http://www.rcftechnologies.com/automotive/
Just saw this stuff at SEMA. We're doing some proprietary development work for them, and the material seems to be the real deal.
Ray Kaufman - Wyotech Chassis Fab and High Performance Instructor. Words of Wisdom from an old master... at Asylum Custom Interiors website
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