BAHF heat shield
03-20-2008, 11:40 PM
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BAHF heat shield
What is the best material to use to make it and any advice on how to do it. I found the diagram in the tech articles about how to make them however it doesnt give me anything besides the template...or am i just stupid and did not find it.
Please derect me to were this has been covered before because i am sure that is the case if you please.
Thanks Rob
Please derect me to were this has been covered before because i am sure that is the case if you please.
Thanks Rob
03-20-2008, 11:48 PM
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22 gauge aluminum or steel if you want one. Ive ran without one for 2 months, guys on here have ran without for years. I don't see a point as long as your not towing.
03-20-2008, 11:54 PM
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i made my own.. its actually really nice. i used thin stainless steel with flat black paint over it.. then on the edges i sliced fuel line and stuck it over the top and the back and where the air filter tube goes by it then i put gasket maker in between the tube and the heat shield itsleft so it looks more clean and un homeade haha.. i put a piece of plywood down to cover the three bolts that stick out of the finder that also gives a good surface for the heat shield to be screwed in to. i takes a lil time to make sure you get all the corners right and it doesn't rub on anything but i was really happy the way mine turned out.. hope this helps at least a little bit, just lettin ya know you dont need the template to make it. 
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03-20-2008, 11:58 PM
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I'd say 22 guage is on the thin side. I'd use either 16 or even 14 guage. I need to make mine sometime. My friend works at an HVAC shop, so it will be cake to cut and bend it on the equipment over there.
03-21-2008, 10:44 AM
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03-21-2008, 12:29 PM
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How hard was it to build and what all in the way of tools did you have to have. I am no Fab guy so i might have to ask a buddy.
03-21-2008, 01:16 PM
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