MK2Ed Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 Some of the guys make up their own firewall from Ali sheet... Anyone know what thickness sheet works best for this - want something pliable to bend but not snap on me ... Cheers
Admin Vista Posted October 27, 2007 Admin Report Posted October 27, 2007 Firewall from Aluminium sheet? I don't geddit, it sounds much like a chocolate fire guard to me. Aluminium melts at 660 degrees C, but deforms at an even lower temperature. A petrol fire will easily achieve those sorts of temperature so I don't really understand why an Aluminium firewall would be allowed in any motorsport rules.
Fiesta Steve Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 Firewall from Aluminium sheet? I don't geddit, it sounds much like a chocolate fire guard to me. Aluminium melts at 660 degrees C, but deforms at an even lower temperature. A petrol fire will easily achieve those sorts of temperature so I don't really understand why an Aluminium firewall would be allowed in any motorsport rules. It's only to prevent the flash flame, hopefully you'd be out before your arse reaches 660 C
GT_Jim Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 Firewall from Aluminium sheet? I don't geddit, it sounds much like a chocolate fire guard to me. Aluminium melts at 660 degrees C, but deforms at an even lower temperature. A petrol fire will easily achieve those sorts of temperature so I don't really understand why an Aluminium firewall would be allowed in any motorsport rules. It's only to prevent the flash flame, hopefully you'd be out before your arse reaches 660 C unless you have some marshmellows
Copey Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 sorry, off topic, LOVE ur sig Vista!! Iron Maiden are King awesome!!
KJ 1320 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 I would use 1.5mm for a firewall [bulkhead] m8
over_head_cam Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 We used 1.2 in Posse's (in between the two )
KJ 1320 Posted October 27, 2007 Report Posted October 27, 2007 We used 1.2 in Posse's (in between the two )
Jay_harrier Posted October 28, 2007 Report Posted October 28, 2007 anything between 1 & 1.5mm is fine, shouldn't need any bending either - I've one in the garage thats completely flat. Might be worth making up blanks for the gaps inside the rear quarters. Seal & rivet & you're good to go
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