Design Engineering 010394 Reflect-A-GOLD High-Temperature Heat Reflective Adhesive Backed Roll, 1.5" x 15' Roll
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Think about it. The gold tape is rated for a continuous temperature of 850°F, while the cool tape is rated for radiant heat between 400°F and 2000°F. As a result, it is entirely dependent on your application. Both of these products are fantastic.
Make sure to clean it first, as it may begin to lift after a few months.
Yes, you can use this product under the hood. It was used to line the charge pipes, intake, and head for me personally. It's been used to line engine bays and under hoods by a lot of people I've seen.
Heat is reflected away from the gold surface, but it is not eliminated.
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offs. This is by far the best gold tape available. It's what I use to line the inside of my high-density storage containers. Temperature reflow ovens are a type of reflow oven that is used to I figured I'd try it because there was other similar-looking stuff for a lower price. The insulating properties were nearly identical, but the adhesive was quite different. The images convey the narrative. Please up-vote if you agree. br>br> If you found this review to be helpful, please vote it up so that others can see it as well.
Absolutely stunning, and it helps to keep my intake temperatures low. After reading other people's reviews on the internet about the tape prematurely peeling, I sprayed the item I was wrapping with 3M super 77 spray adhesive. In my case, I was wrapping a turbo inlet I built because it is located across my turbo's hot side. Before wrapping the intake, my first few drives with the car showed heat soak after full strong pulls, especially when it was hotter outside. br>br>I installed the tape by measuring the diameter (3" in my case) and adding After a few hours of operation, including one with higher engine temperatures, the tape performed as expected, remained cool to the touch shortly after shutting down the vehicle, and showed no signs of sagging or peeling up. The results were the same after a few drives and days. To get rid of the road debris, I sprayed it down with water. br>br>Another point worth mentioning is that any radius will be difficult to wrap. I cut the wrap in half and used a shorter one for this. 5"- 2" strips are required for proper 180-degree coverage. If you're wrapping intake or intercooler piping and your filter or coupler is the same diameter as the gold tape, I recommend pulling the gold tape back just enough for your filter to clamp on. In my case, I'm attempting to complete a K. It was too tight to fit over the gold wrap with the N 3" cone. After a few frustrating attempts, I decided to scrap one 3" section because it had become too battered to be considered presentable during my attempts to install my filter. br>br>For your convenience, I've attached a photo of my engine.
I wrapped my STI intercooler, and it not only looks great, but it also keeps my intercooler from getting too hot. I installed this in the winter, so I haven't had a chance to test it in the summer; I will update my review, but I strongly recommend this product. I had no issues with the tape sticking to anything (intercooler or AC tubing), despite cleaning all surfaces before taping. br>br>Updated on July 31, 2016: The temperature difference under the hood is like night and day. To be fair, I did this upgrade along with a turbo blanket and a larger hood scoop, so I can't say how much of a difference just the tape made, but I don't feel like I'm losing power in the summer. It's a low-cost upgrade that makes a noticeable difference; I can now touch my intercooler after aggressive driving or autocross, which I couldn't do previously.
This is exactly the same effect as some silver insulated reflective tape that wasn't even advertised as such. And this was an additional $17, bringing the total to $39 in total. What a squander of funds and deception. If you're like me and want to lower the temperature of your air intake, you'll need a turbo. Unfortunately, until they come up with something that cools down as the engine heats up, that's the only option.
It does a fantastic job of keeping the heat at bay. I used the tape to isolate my air intake compartment from the rest of the engine bay by covering it with heat proof insulation foam. Although it is difficult to see in the photos, the hood has a heat-proof foam mold that completely blocks the heat path. This material was used to create a true cold air intake that does not allow heat from the engine bay to enter the intake. A metal plate and a rubber seal aren't enough for a cold air intake. It must be kept separate from the engine's heat, which is referred to as heat bleed. I used a diagnostic reader to check the temperature of my air intake, and the results were accurate. The intake air temperature dropped by 30 degrees after isolation. The temperature has dropped to 40 degrees. The temperature outside was 71 degrees at the time, so that was a constant factor, as air can only get as cold as it is outside when it enters the intake. Overall, I used this in conjunction with heat proof insulation foam to create a true cold air intake, and it made a significant difference.
This stuff isn't going to stick to your skin. When unrolled, it will not even stick to itself. Cleaning won't make a difference; the problem will still persist. br>Another point to consider is that it isn't particularly thick. It has what appears to be mesh sheet rock tape glued to the back of a piece of gold Mylar. It is a single fiber of fiberglass thick. Without a doubt, it isn't worth $40. I expected to be purchasing gold-colored aluminized fiberglass that was heat-resistant. There must be an air gap for mylar to work. This is why it will not be able to reflect ANY heat. There isn't a single pore of air between them. This is what the fiberglass is supposed to do, but it won't work because there isn't much glass on it. BUYING THIS PRODUCT IS A MISTAKE!.
I did a lot of research before purchasing this product, and it works like a charm. It's on my 2011 WRX with a Perrin front mount intercooler, which got pretty hot due to heat soak from the engine and transmission, as well as Texas heat. Touching the piping after running/racing the car was a true test of manhood before it was installed, but after it was installed, the touch test became a breeze. It significantly lowers piping temperature while also adding some nice engine bay bling. Overall, it's a little pricey, but it keeps the intake pipes cooler, which helps with intake charge.
After a drive, I noticed a significant drop in temperature of my aluminum intake pipe, which was untouchable before the wrap, but with the wrap I could at least touch it. Using a header blanket brought temperatures down significantly once more, and the intake pipe is now warm but not hot. Given its proximity to the valve cover and exhaust manifold, I'm going to call this a win. br>br>Easy to wrap around straight sections, but difficult to wrap around welds and bends without wrinkles.
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