Ztec heatshield
09-27-2007, 03:20 PM
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Ztec heatshield
i was just wondering--the Ztec heatshield bolts to the front of the engine, blocking heat radiated from the engine from getting to the intake box. it is supposed to reduce intake temps by about 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
BUT, although the intake air is cooled down, wouldn't the heat that is blocked by the heatshield be radiated back to the engine, further heating the engine, and end up heating the air once it is inside the engine back to the same temp it would normally be at anyway??
just wondering
BUT, although the intake air is cooled down, wouldn't the heat that is blocked by the heatshield be radiated back to the engine, further heating the engine, and end up heating the air once it is inside the engine back to the same temp it would normally be at anyway??
just wondering
09-27-2007, 03:47 PM
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What year?? My 00 ZX3 had that shield but It was there so the converter wouldnt heat up the radiator. The air box is in the side of the engine bay not the front where the shield is.
09-27-2007, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Emil St-Hilaire,Sep 27 2007, 07:45 PM
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09-27-2007, 03:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Doug1627,Sep 27 2007, 07:47 PM
What year?? My 00 ZX3 had that shield but It was there so the converter wouldnt heat up the radiator. The air box is in the side of the engine bay not the front where the shield is.
09-27-2007, 03:52 PM
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i have one on my car...if nothing else it looks good. i'm not too worried about heat there or heat here, i know i'm not driving the fastest car on the road.
