Heatshield cutting for ETD problem
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Heatshield cutting for ETD problem
I have an Arc heatshield and an ETD. I have to cut the shield, but I'd like to make an easy access to removing it, instead of the normal hole cutting. So, I was wondering what you guys think of this cut. I'm not sure if it'll leak too much heat and thus defeating the purpose of even having a heat shield.
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It's on the lower end so it will let heat "convect/radiate" over. With that said the lower section is closer to the header so yeah heat will pass through
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I could ghettoly tape alu foil where the slotted area without the ETD will be for easy access. Doesn't seem like anyone has an answer to if the slot will create a heat issue. To my understanding, it's the fusebox being right there that's of concern and not the other issues related to removing a heatshield.
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it will heat rattle like an S.O.B. It may even set off the knock sensor You can add a support brace across the slot that would keep it from rattling. You can attach it with bolts & wing nuts, this would make it easy to remove.
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it doesn't really matter if the heat goes thru there...
the primary reason honda made heat shield there it's due to JDM RHD master brake& fluid. In japan, master brake cylinder & fluid is located right above the header. so they made the heat shield. a lot of s2k here, removed heat shield after installing ETD and stuff..
if your concerning about the heat, don't worry about. i recommended drill cuz, it'll look cleaner/better.
the primary reason honda made heat shield there it's due to JDM RHD master brake& fluid. In japan, master brake cylinder & fluid is located right above the header. so they made the heat shield. a lot of s2k here, removed heat shield after installing ETD and stuff..
if your concerning about the heat, don't worry about. i recommended drill cuz, it'll look cleaner/better.