DIY Cool Intake Manifold Gasket aka Heatshield

[E-Tech]

The Heatshield is a replacement intake manifold gasket made from special high temperature plastic, designed to insulate the intake manifold from the cylinder head....
Hondata sells it for US$50...ZTH sell it for RM150... DIY it for ~RM80...
Enjoy the writeup...TQ

 

[DLegend]

cool DIY, bro :)

any tips on where to get the 3mm Teflon sheet?

 

[E-Tech]

My hardware guy ordered it from KL if I am not mistaken.
Will try to chek with him and let u guys know.
I might also work out the practical price for small pieces..e.g 4 inches x 18 inching (B series minimun size to supply out if many are interested.. Tq

 

[E-Tech]

Dear all,
Have 1 spare for B16A/b VTEC
If u would like it, pls PM me.. TQ

 

[xtorm]

ops i did this today before knowing this thread exist.....

wonder if paper gasket will last, 3mm is thick :D the paper only 0.8mm,
some spec Gasket Paper | Oil Jointing | Flexoid Oakenstrong | Fluid Resistance - Jointine

do you have 1 of this make for old swift?

 

[E-Tech]

xtorm...
The balance teflon I hv, might just be enough for your use...
Pls measure your old swift length and width of the gasket (as rectangular)... and let me know....
I send you the sheet, you DIY lor...OK?