What material is best for heat shields? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lyrikz · 12-03-2008, 01:39 PM

Im in the process of fire proofing my truck. ahah. I need to make some muffler heat shields and wanted to know, which stops heat better, aluminum or steel???

I no aluminum dissapates heat better. I want it to stop the heat, not to dissapate it into the floor..... Anyways... Whats your thoughts?

**Palf70Step** · 12-03-2008, 02:30 PM

Both are going to absord heat, but as you said aluminum does it quicker it also cools or dissipates the heat off quicker. Both once heated up, are going to transfer heat towards the cab. I think you won't see much difference (time wise) in how fast the panel heats up, so in the siutuation you are working with you would be better (cheaper) off doing like the factory did and use steel.

cdowns · 12-03-2008, 03:48 PM

the best i've heard of is the ceramic stuff they use on the space shuttle /it's a bit expensive but maybe you can get a deal since all the aerospace guys are gettin laid off

lyrikz · 12-03-2008, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

the best i've heard of is the ceramic stuff they use on the space shuttle /it's a bit expensive but maybe you can get a deal since all the aerospace guys are gettin laid off

ahha.
Im goign to just get some steel. PUt 1/4 inch spacers between the floor and the exhaust and that should do plenty.. if its still to warm, i found a place that sells adhesive patches that withstand 1200 degrees. that will keep everything super cool. haaa

*Shane* · 12-03-2008, 05:25 PM

aluminum will do you a better job and it won't rust.

12-03-2008, 01:39 PM	#1
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,052	What material is best for heat shields? Im in the process of fire proofing my truck. ahah. I need to make some muffler heat shields and wanted to know, which stops heat better, aluminum or steel??? I no aluminum dissapates heat better. I want it to stop the heat, not to dissapate it into the floor..... Anyways... Whats your thoughts?

12-03-2008, 02:30 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,086	Re: What material is best for heat shields? Both are going to absord heat, but as you said aluminum does it quicker it also cools or dissipates the heat off quicker. Both once heated up, are going to transfer heat towards the cab. I think you won't see much difference (time wise) in how fast the panel heats up, so in the siutuation you are working with you would be better (cheaper) off doing like the factory did and use steel. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-03-2008 at 02:31 PM.

12-03-2008, 03:48 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: What material is best for heat shields? the best i've heard of is the ceramic stuff they use on the space shuttle /it's a bit expensive but maybe you can get a deal since all the aerospace guys are gettin laid off __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-03-2008, 05:25 PM	#5
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