Noticed that the back of the intake was burning HOT after driving for a while, so I took it to a local Honda Guru to fabricate a Carbon Fiber heat shield. Temps decreased from 156 F to about 106 F. Did the testing yesterday, and were better than when we first tested! I can definitely feel a difference, and the car feels alot more responsive. Me living in FL, I need all the cooler temps I can get....

Thanks to John @ LHT Performance for the work

Here are the pics:

Made a nice cut so it wouldn't interfere with Pulleys/Belts

The heat reflector is the same coating Firemen wear:

 

Wow, amazing product. Mass produce please...

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That looks awesome. Very innovative.


Who would've thought anyone would attempt to improve upon Mugen's awesome intake?
Can you ask your shop to make more of the same? I know Gregg would be interested in this as well as those few who are fortunate to own Mugen Intake.

Keep up the good work, definitely thumbs up!!

 

I will definitely ask him. I don't know if you can tell, but in picture 2, my mechanic hid some of the ugly wires from the soleniod next to the header. In order to put the piece there, you need to move it. I love the look, I knew it would improve a little, but not that much! I love it....

How many should I say he might need to make?

 

Red Blur, what are the dimensions of the piece? In other words, how far down does it go?

 

CF is an excellent insulator. You really need to measure the temp inside the airbox.

Too much heat shielding is never bad, I guess. Although, did you measure the temp of the plastic portion of the intake (nearer the throttle body? I'm sure that plastic gets hot and it isn't shielded.

Thoughts?

 

Nice work! I have the Mugen CAI and am interested, depending on the cost.
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I paid $150. I don't think it was too expensive, due to because he relocated some wires to cleanup to the engine bay.

 

I might be intersted. let us all know cost and when they are available

 

Can I have one?

BTW, anyone concerned about raised engine temps?