Gizzmo Thermal intake gasket anyone?

[mr_nismo]

LOL nice

they are optional to everyone... usually charge extra for that though.

 

[rx jamie]

i didnt get a pube bit disappointed lol

fitted my gasket today. fit was spot on.

 

[mr_nismo]

EXCELLENT...

Glad fit etc is spot on for everyone....

these are constantly available for now if anyone else wants one - or another one for that matter! lol

 

[mr_nismo]

UPDATE - those of you who have ordered - batch just sent in post via 1st class recorded delivery.

Still available to anyone else whos interested.

 

[EssexAaron]

can someone make it clear who these gaskets have any effect on heat transfer, im interested, do they stop heatsoak from the head?

 

[mr_nismo]

As PTFE doesn't conduct heat it effectively acts as a barrier between the head and the inlet thus keeping your intake temperatures lower. 8)

As a guide on a 172 where the plenum itself sits on the head (french!) and only using a 1.5mm thick PTFE gasket we saw reductions of around 4-6degrees on average on start, stop, roundabouts, etc and upto 8 on the more open stretches. However we would expect bigger gains on better setups (i.e. the GTIR and especially Hondas) where the inlet is more remote. On a friends clio 16v you could nearly rest your hand on the inlet manifold after driving for say 15mins after fitting the gasket - prior to fitting you would have been in A&E!! lol :yuck:

 

[youngsyp]

can someone make it clear who these gaskets have any effect on heat transfer, im interested, do they stop heatsoak from the head?

The whole premise behind the 'thermal intake gasket' is to reduce heat transfer between the head and the inlet manifold and plenum.
Obviously, the type of material used has a big effect on this, as does it's thickness. As stated above, PTFE (plastic) is not a conductor so, should not transfer any heat between the head and intake manifold.

Don't expect miracles but, if you have the rest of the intake temp lowering improvements in place, it will certainly help with reducing the intake air temps your plenum and inlet manifold see..

Paul

 

[mr_nismo]

well said! :-D

 

[mr_nismo]

Just a quick bump to say these are still available and if req'd we can do in 5mm now but at a bigger cost due to cutting times and material costs.

 

[mr_nismo]

BUMP for the gaskets

 

[mr_nismo]

Still available - getting some interest but nice to keep things flowing. Only had +ve feedback to date!

 

[zer099]

Bump for the thread.

Also, mr_nismo, you have a PM.

 

[mr_nismo]

PM responded too. Glad to see people still interested.

FYI take a look at some of the work we have been doing for the clio v6 owners recently!

Not quite as simple as a straight fwd manifold gasket lol

 

[rx jamie]

notice a huge drop in plenum temps after fitting mine. plenum used to be hot to the touch. now its fine

 

[mr_nismo]

superb to see good results...

always available... just cut a 5mm too - took some time but good result.

 

[Braveheart]

I did follow this thread but do not have the time to troll through it again now.
If I want one of these gaskets... 1. are they still available & 2. how much?

 

[rx jamie]

e mail mr nismo fella.

 

[mr_nismo]

you have PM matey

 

[Braveheart]

Replied... cheers!

 

[mr_nismo]

To confirm people that after many requests we are now making the gaskets in 5mm as well however due to the added time taken, extra costs on the material etc the price of a 5mm gasket is £36.

3mm cost remains the same.

Cheers!