Heat Sheild Material

[StuF215 1 1 Cars]

I have to make up a number of heat shields for protection in the engine bay and underneath the car. I was going to purchase 1mm (max) thick alloy but I have a large sheet of 0.5mm thick galvanised steel already in my possesion...

 

Does this steel have good use as a heat shield or will it not retain the heat enough?

 

Thanks in advance

Stu

[Rom 0]

Most manufacturers use ali.

 

Its easy to bend / shape and is around 4 times more thermally efficient than steel i think. Its also lighter.

 

Thats not to say you cant use what you have. But you would be better off with ali i think.

[petert 554]

Stainless steel is by far the best metal for heat shielding, because it's a poor conductor of heat (and electricity). Although aluminium is light, it's one of the best conductors of heat (and electricity).

[StuF215 1 1 Cars]

Thanks for your replies guys, think ill get some ali and find another use for the steel I have.

[Guest Jamie1986]

Nimbus heat shield is pretty awesome stuff, made a big difference in the engine bay of my old turbo'd Seicento..

 

Although not cheap

 

 

http://www.nimbusmotorsport.com/ProdShop2....2&CATID=252