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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Hey there!

I was just reading a thread about the K&N FIPK intake, and remembered that it's more of a warm air intake, rather than a cold air intake. Does anyone have any suggestions on a good wrap I can use to wrap the heat shield so the intake temperature isn't so high?

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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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Check my post on this very topic here:
https://montecarloforum.com/forum/ne...31/#post351763

hope it helps!
 
Old Aug 13, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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Old Aug 13, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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Lou, you found the stuff I was talking about (didn't know what the proper name was, I do now).
 
Old Aug 14, 2011 | 12:40 AM
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I'm favoriting that website so I don't forget about it because this is something I definitely want to do!

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Old Aug 14, 2011 | 01:16 AM
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i was going to say not buy that intake but i forgot you already had it, and that pic of you with the box after you opened it is awesome btw

i would use some sort of foam to build up the area that touches the hood, just so there's a good seal, also i used some heating duct tape on my wizaired to seal any area's that may let some warm air in
 
Old Aug 14, 2011 | 02:33 AM
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I Used that Aluminum tape on my vents in my house and it is really good. It's very sticky and I would highly recommend it. Any home improvement store would have it by the heating stuff.
 
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