GB Feeler: Evo Heatshield for VW's

[intimid8or03]

Hey Everyone. I have a possibe GB on Evo's Heatshield. Don't know what the price will be until I get a head count on orders. I need to know who is in and who is a maybe. You can check out the dyno results here www.evolutiontuning.com. I know New South has a Power Gasket out, but I had that one, and then put this one. I felt this one was much better. Better quality parts and better performance too. If you want to know what the price is going to be, please let me know what you think would be good, and I will see what I can negotiate.

Performance engines like cool, dense air because it increases volumetric efficiency by occupying less space. So packing more fresh air into the existing induction system and cylinder volumes becomes possible. This extra-metered air is then mixed with more fuel to increase power (as compared to the same engine breathing hotter air). In addition, cool air also reduces the tendency of engines to knock allowing the ignition timing to stay more advanced; and on turbo-, or supercharged engines, allowing the boost to be kept higher for even more power.

Popular "cold air" intake systems attempt to reach unrestricted and theoretically cooler air from outside the standard air box. However, they do not deal in anyway with the source of power-robbing heat under the hood. The hot cylinder head transfers heat by natural conduction to the intake manifold. And like an oven, the intake manifold heats up the "cool" incoming air passing through. In addition, the air temperature sensor which is attached to it, sends readings to the computer to compensate for very hot air. Air can reach 180+ degrees Fahrenheit. In forced induction engines, intake air gets even hotter after going through the compression process in the charger.
For an induction system as cool as it can get, whether it is 12 lbs. of boost, 110-degree summer days or rush hour traffic, the evoheatshields, 0.250"-thick insulating spacers, thermally separate the intake manifold from the cylinder head. The very low thermal conductivity phenolic material in the evoheatshields dramatically reduces the transfer of heat from the cylinder head to the intake manifold. The resulting temperature drop inside the intake manifold (as compared to the temperature at the cylinder head) translates into additional available power, a much sharper engine response and even some gains in mileage. The evoheatshields are the perfect performance bolt-on improvement for a stock engine along with a low restriction air filter, or the final touch to a highly modified one. They are available for most water-cooled VW engines and complete installation hardware, new OEM gaskets and detailed, illustrated instructions are included. And now, stainless steel bolts and washers are standard for all applications

They have applications for the following Engines/Vehicles and what they retail for:
1.8/2.0 DOHC 16V VW engine - $89.99
2.0 SOHC 8V cross-flow VW G/J III engine - $99.99
2.8 VR6 VW G/J III engine - $119.99
1.8 turbo DOHC 20V VW G/J IV & New Beetle engine - $119.99
1.8 turbo DOHC 20V VW Passat B5 - $99.99
1.8 turbo DOHC 20V VW Passat B5.5 - $99.99

If you have an interest please post which application you will need. I'd like to see between 5 and 10 for each application to get the best price

[RafCarre12]

I wanted to give this sad little thread at least one post. I could care less about the heatshield but no thread should go ignored [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

[vwgolfracer26]

hey i just wanted to make a note about the heatshield. i think it is a really great product i ordered mine and received it yesterday. for some reason honda has alot of aftermarket parts for their cars for cheip (apc) for example. and yes vw's do have limited products for more expensive prices, but the difference is quality. when i got the kit yesterday i was really suprised. it came with a complete instruction booklet w/ pics and all. came with 8 new manifold allen bolts, 3 new gaskets, the heatshield, couple other pieces. i think it was an excellent kit of high quality.
i installed it but have not driven my car yet b/c i am in the process and almost done with my major engine rebuild. i changed my headers, cat, o2 sensor, exhaust, cleaned the injectors and inside of intake manifold, put ZEX spark plugs in, finished polishing my intake manifold(chrome), polished my valve cover(chrome). i am only waiting for the new exhaust (TT w/ borla muffler) and the spark plugs. guys i promise you pics of the engine bay when im done. and i still owe everyone pics of the shave job on the trunk and all the skirts and wing. i promise this time lots of pics and if anyone needs help with any installs email me at vwgolfracer26@aol.com
sorry aboiut not getting pics of the painting i did but i jumped staright from that job to now the engine so didnt really have time.school and work sucks. peace
dan - diy imports