Originally Posted by MDavis28

Luckymacy, I did not use the fake cylinders on my P-47. I think the key to a good baffle is not just having a plate that has holes cut out for the cylinders, but has pieces that extend off the front plate and extends past the cylinders that is close to the cylinders so it keeps the air as close to the cylinders as possible.

Tom H. On my P-47 the baffle is actually attached to the exhaust. So the cowling slides over engine and baffle. I use some grey kraft foam that seals the gap between the cowling and baffle so air doesn't seep into the cracks. I also used the foam to make little pieces that hug each cylinder so the incoming air goes thru the cooling fins.
MD