Where Can I Buy Heatproof Padd.

[Trust33]

As teh tittle says.

I need somthing that will be able to cover the new lid i made for my airbox.Atm it gets uber hot under the engine bay even with a vent raming air directly into the airbox.The lid is made of thin wall stainless steel.

So is there aywhere in sydney that sells this and what is the technical name for heatproof pad??

What is everyone else using?

[ob1]

i once made an airbox heatshield from 2 pieces of aluminium with corrugated cardboard sandwiched between.

If you just want a rubber/foam type material, try Clark Rubber. I've bought non-sticky foam rubber that has aluminium backing on one side (sarking) from them before.

[nuffsaid]

Clark rubber have heat proof foam. Normal foam on one side, aluminium (i think) layer on the other

[Trust33]

i will give them a go tomorrow mate

Cheers for the info.

[TeeJay1600]

It's used in airconditioning applications too so if they are closer/cheaper you could try them also. I've bought it on a few occasions.

[Trust33]

eyah ventured down there today and picked half a metre of the thick stuff up.

Have finished the airbox will post some pics after.The new stainless airbox lid is utilising the bonnet scoop but was getting extremely hot without any insulation.Will see how it goes tomorrow at retaining heat.

Also took the time to make a good seal on the bonnet.

[Trust33]

this is the final cut out still needing trimming and a small part added on.

From the engine.

looking in from the outside.

Imo i took it for a run today in the hot hot midday sun/traffic.every destination i went to i had a feel,lol,of the stainless lid and it was warm to touch.Nowhere near as hot as it was before ie:engine bay hot.Which was hot enuf to fry an egg.

I am pleased with the way it performed.It is a definent bang for buck cheapo mod.

I want to add also that no inlet or intercooler pipe/s were removed in the making or installation of the partion.

[AndyMac]

I think "Aussie" when I see that air box..... Top Work.....