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355 Alternator Heat Sheild

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by Smyrna355Spider, Sep 6, 2008.

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  1. Smyrna355Spider

    Smyrna355Spider F1 Rookie
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    Feb 9, 2008
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    Scott
    I know its probably out there somewhere but I promise I looked for it and never found dimensions and thats what I'm looking for. So if someone could help with this here is my situation. I am going to fabricate my own heat sheild for my alternator but I would like to have the basic part ready to install for my mechanic when he does a minor service on my 355 next week. I have found a tube of titanium and it appears this will work extremely well as it was recommended by a friend as a very poor heat conductor. I tested this thin sheet by holding it bare handed and putting a torch to the metal about 5-6 inches from my hand. The metal became red hot and I never felt the slightest heat in my hand. In any event, If anyone has made their own alt. sheild I would really appreciate the dimensions for the top bolt hole, apprx width and apprx how long is the alternator because I would like to bend the end down to cover the back as I just recently installed FABSPEED headers ceramic coated but still worried about heat. Finally if anyone knows a reason that a titanium metal would be a bad idea for a heat sheild please let me know. Thanks in advance Gentlemen I appreciate any guidance in this area!!!!!
     
  2. UConn Husky

    UConn Husky F1 Rookie

    Nov 11, 2006
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    Ti is the best!!! I use that for all my heat shields, first on the STi and now on the 355. Search on the 355 forum, there's a few threads with good alternator shielding solutions. Scan the current active thread about ceramic coating on headers, that discussion has some good shielding input.

    The only caution using Ti for the alternator shield is that it is an electrical conductor, and does have sharp edges. I mounted mine a few times and re-cut to make sure the edges wouldn't dig into any wires or the oil hose. And on the back side I adhered a high temp alumina insulator, it's basically a non-conductive fabric rated to 2500F or something similar.
     

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