what metal do you use for heat shields

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Nov 18, 2003 | 09:48 PM

ska*utomatic

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what metal do you use for heat shields

just want to customize my own heat shield and wondering what type of metal to use, how thick it should be, and where to buy it

Nov 18, 2003 | 09:49 PM

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Aluminum. Thickness and such Im not sure. Ive heard it doenst have to be to thick.

Nov 18, 2003 | 10:16 PM

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most people get that aluminum sheeting at home depot for air intakes if that is what you are talking about.

Nov 18, 2003 | 10:24 PM

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RX7 Depot or Home Depot w/e you want to call it =P

Nov 18, 2003 | 10:24 PM

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does not matter the thickness

Nov 18, 2003 | 10:34 PM

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use 10 gauge so you can bend it the way you want and use a sheet metal snips to cut it,then file sharp edges down cost $20 or less from home depot

Nov 19, 2003 | 01:35 AM

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has any one ever tried two pieces of Aluminum with insulation inbetween?

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