DIY : Heat-shield over Pod Filter with cold air feed

[ajbm]

DIY : Heat-shield over Pod Filter with cold air feed

DISCLAIMER: The following is provided as a GUIDE ONLY, and neither myself nor Ozhonda take any responsibility for the outcomes of someone else doing the following. You follow these steps at your own risk!
AIM: Install a DIY Heat-shield (over Pod filter) with a cold air feed, and get PQ points while I’m at it! :thumbsup:
REQUIRED: Screw driver, Socket wrench set, Aluminum sheet and Superr-Flex vent ducts (can get these from Bunnings), CF wrap vinyl (PEP’s auto)

What’s wrong with this set-up?
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/enginebay.jpg
1. DEFECT because of the uncovered Pod filter.
2. The heat inside the engine bay gets sucked into your intake.

SOLUTION:
PART 1: HEAT-SHIELD
1. Remove old intake setup
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC02283.jpg
2. Measure where you want to mount your Heat-shield.
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/mountingpoints.jpg
3. Get your aluminum sheet, cut it to shape, then connect to each mounting points.
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/Podfilterheatshieldmountingpoints.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/intakepipemountingpoint.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/intakepipemount.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC02300.jpg
4. And for those who prefer to have a CF look…
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC02420.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC02422.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC02427.jpg

(to be continued...)

[im.Kusuma]

adrian, where'd you get your C/F from?
btw nice write up, this should be posted in the DIY section :thumbsup:

[ekcoupe]

good job man but you posted in the wrong section

[im.Kusuma]

good job man but you posted in the wrong section

Its alright.. haha he'll learn :thumbsup:

[beeza]

Excellent.

How well does it seal though?

A couple more photo's of more detail - the foam etc would be good.

REPPED!

[ajbm]

PART 2: COLD AIR FEED
1. Remove front bar.
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC02349.jpg
2. Remove old resonator box.
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC02353.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC02355.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC04844.jpg
3. Install the Superr-Flex (A/C) Vent ducts, cut to shape, and mount it in.
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC02419.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC04851.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC04852.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC04854.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC04855.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC04846.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC04845.jpg
4. Create an opening for air to feed through your new setup
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC04857.jpg
5. Time to install your front bar back in yo!
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab128/ajbm/DIY%20Heatshield%20with%20cold%20air%20feed/DSC04858.jpg

RESULTS:
When comparing the difference since removing my resonator, I find my throttle response has improved significantly. It feels that its breathing better, and running smoother, and VTEC sounds a lot more nicer!

[ekcoupe]

very nice:thumbsup:

[ajbm]

good job man but you posted in the wrong section
LOL... as u can see I'm a noobie in this forum,
plus wasn't sure whether noobies can post DIY section yet.
anyway hope U guys enjoy this!

[ekcoupe]

all good, aye your a member now:thumbsup:

[beeza]

Nice CRX.

[Premature Vtec]

I like. 1+ for you

[ajbm]

Thanks guys +++

[beeza]

So how well does it seal ajbm?

That is what is most important.Needs to be fully sealed to work properly..

[ajbm]

So how well does it seal ajbm?

That is what is most important.Needs to be fully sealed to work properly..

Now that you mentioned, I don't think the seal is that great in my Heatshield
That wasn't really my intention when I started this DIY... but now I'm contemplating on how I can improve the seal...
thanks again mate!

[yellows2k]

holy jeebus, that makes my intake heat shield look ghetto.
how did u get the bends and cuts so professional looking, u must have a proper jig or some shit, i had to use tinsnips, and it took ages, and i made bends with pliers.
mine does the job, covers the intake, but it doesnt seal that well, but its enough to keep the police happy

[im.Kusuma]

he's a member coz he's a good bloke! :)
good job adrian!

[beeza]

Now that you mentioned, I don't think the seal is that great in my Heatshield
That wasn't really my intention when I started this DIY... but now I'm contemplating on how I can improve the seal...
thanks again mate!

Cheers mate,yeah that's the thing aye.. :)

[d_smith501]

Hey mate.... Where did u get the cf contact??

[b_rent]

Do you rekon it would be possible to make one of these covers to cover over a whale penis?

[ajbm]

Hey mate.... Where did u get the cf contact??

you can get them anywhere nowadays -> markets, PEPS, SCA, Autobarn...
cheers

[ajbm]

Do you rekon it would be possible to make one of these covers to cover over a whale penis?

Its possible, but if you are asking me if I can do it for you, sorry mate... too busy!

[b_rent]

Oh alrights, sweet as. Haha nah man, I was just asking if the same principles would apply to making it for a whale penis :)

[Dc_II]

Im actually doing one for my whale penis this weekend

[blastnpast]

I made one :) a little less professional but hey it's still sweet and suits my whale penis

http://184.72.239.143/mu/01295a01-a862-b58f.jpg

[ajbm]

well done.... save's you few hundreds $ from fines due to defects... and not to mention the HEADAHCES involved knowing you are driving a defective vehicle.

[beeza]

Looks good mate.

[aurnob88]

So how did u get them cut mate? Good job btw