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Sep 8, 2009 | 08:33 AM

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GS300 Heatshield

Hi Guys, I just got done with the first production proto for the IS300 and it should fit the GS300 as well. Targeting a $100 price tag, this heatshield is made from 16ga 5052 Aluminum and the F braces acts to really make this a rattle free device. Based on testing this should reduce intake temps between 20-30 degrees depending on ambient conditions and install could not be easier. Just loosen the rear bolt that holds the ground and hose clamp, slide the sheild onto the bolt, install the front bolt and tighten both. Intake removal is not required. Please give me feedback on what you GS guys think.
Partial anodizing will be avaiable at a later time. I am just building the first 5 units at the moment.

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Sep 8, 2009 | 09:06 AM

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I would give one of these a try... even though I don't have a CAI, or any tuning for that matter... but eh... why not.

Sep 8, 2009 | 09:44 AM

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Wow. Send me an email and/or PM when this is available (Loh_Ji@yahoo.com). A friend of mine, as well as myself, would be very interested in this!

Sep 8, 2009 | 09:59 AM

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you gonna make some nice ones that cover the S & S headers for us v-8 guys?

Sep 8, 2009 | 10:29 AM

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you gonna make some nice ones that cover the S & S headers for us v-8 guys?

I still need to take a peak at what can be done for the 8. I have a test car in the springs to look at, things are pretty tight.

I should have these heatshields ready in two weeks for General Avail. Still working out the process for the first 5.

Fig

Sep 8, 2009 | 11:42 AM

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Thanks for the hookup fig
just hit me up with the bill and money will be on your way

Sep 9, 2009 | 06:37 AM

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Very cool and very much needed, especially with CAI's. I'd be interested....keep us posted.

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Oct 28, 2009 | 08:36 AM

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Updated pics. These are now listed on my site.

$135 limited quantities

$100

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Oct 28, 2009 | 09:25 AM

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Looks great. Nice engineering. Is a 20-30 degree drop in temperature enough to make a noticeable performance difference in conjunction with an SRT or CAI? I know the cooler the better but was curious if this mod would be noticed in the accelaration? Thanks.

Oct 28, 2009 | 09:31 AM

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Awesome! I've been waiting for this. Are there any other color schemes or just the black and blue?

Oct 28, 2009 | 10:39 AM

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u ever make one that clears the S&S headers for the gs430 mike?

Oct 28, 2009 | 12:21 PM

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So far I have only done black and blue and all black. I will shoot for a Red black combo, but with SEMA coming next week, tons of snow here I am tight on time. So probably in a few weeks for color combos. I only have black in stock and only about 2 at that.

the anodized versions are not welded, they use high temp silicone on the bottom and a single rivet on tip combined with the tab in slot features already there.

Nothing on the v8 yet..I am just barely getting these done, so a little more time and a test subject meeting are needed.

Fig

Nov 3, 2009 | 05:27 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sakataj

you gonna make some nice ones that cover the S & S headers for us v-8 guys?

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ok cool but def want one that will cover the S&S headers for us

Quote:

Originally Posted by sakataj

u ever make one that clears the S&S headers for the gs430 mike?

This is the reason I find you hilarious, but kind of annoying at the same tiime. You don't have S&S headers, quit thread hogging

FIGS: Do you know if they bolt up to pre-vvt 2J heads?

Nov 3, 2009 | 06:23 PM

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I am not sure, I would have to see if the stud location on the front is the same, I am thinking it should. Do you have pics?

Also here is a pic from a black installation with other powdercoated parts installed.