01-18-2006, 01:01 PM
i have heard of wrap causing moisture to be trapped between the wrap and the metal, but i do not know under what circumstance that happens. it may also be a factor of poor material choice for the pipe or poor quality wrap....i don't know.
what about a heat shield? although its not fresh in my memory it seemed like your engine bay had a good deal of space to work with. maybe weld up some brackets and put a nice 1/16 thick piece of aluminum in there? maybe one between the turbo/DP and engine head, and have it sit so that it seals with the hood to create a realitively airtight barrier at the top.
i also recall old sierras and cosworths having those oval shaped hood vents, one per side. maybe placing one above the turbo will help.
what about a heat shield? although its not fresh in my memory it seemed like your engine bay had a good deal of space to work with. maybe weld up some brackets and put a nice 1/16 thick piece of aluminum in there? maybe one between the turbo/DP and engine head, and have it sit so that it seals with the hood to create a realitively airtight barrier at the top.
i also recall old sierras and cosworths having those oval shaped hood vents, one per side. maybe placing one above the turbo will help.
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Past: 03 Xterra SE 4x4 | 05 Impreza 2.5RS | 99.5 A4 Quattro 1.8T | 01 Accord EX | 90 Maxima GXE | 96 Explorer XLT