Looks really nice! I didn’t bother with folding it over and it’s plenty strong for the job, so I think you’ll be happy with yoursSeagrams wrote: Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:35 pmYup, I gave the edge that mounts to the coolant tube a roll over to try and double up the strength.Mr. Toasty wrote: Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:31 pmVery clean! Is that a rolled top edge I see?Seagrams wrote: Fri Sep 09, 2022 8:29 pm Gave a go at it. I did notice it helped engine bay temps a bit.
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Didn't want to spam too many photos in my original post.
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It is aluminum so I hope it can hold up to a bit of abuse.
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Probably. I’d much rather replace that mount than have another fire, thoughSpring44 wrote: Sun Sep 11, 2022 1:53 pm Wouldn't heat shields of this design also concentrate the heat on the passenger side motor mount?
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