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Ragz	03-02-2005 09:50 AM

Do I need a heat Shield for this installation?

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This is a DRACO trainer jet. The engine exhaust seems extremely close to the wood areas. Do I need heat shield here? Moreover, what can be used as a heat shield instead of BVM heat shield. I live in India and getting the BVM product will take some time. I would like to use a substitute for the moment, if any.

I-NAV

03-02-2005 10:10 AM

RE: Do I need a heat Shield for this installation?

Anurag,
You could make a heat shield from .0008 inch (very thin) aluminium. As long as your getting some airflow over the alu you will be fine.

seanreit

03-02-2005 10:33 AM

RE: Do I need a heat Shield for this installation?

Ya, aluminum tape comes to mind. Also, wood is a very poor conductor of heat, and you are far below the temperature for it to combust via temperature. I think you'll be fine, it will get hot, but not "too" hot. But if I was in a pinch, aluminum tape would be my choice.

Ragz	03-02-2005 10:48 AM

RE: Do I need a heat Shield for this installation?

thank you, i will see what can be done.

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