I haven't noticed the tube get hot, but it does get warm. Ceramic coating
definitely could not hurt, but the heat shield is a bonus too if you can fab
one up!
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Dave Kilian -- Clayton, NC
'96 Dakota CC 4x4 3.9L 5-spd, 4.10, 4" susp/2" Body lift, 33" MT's etc...
http://cnc.4x4.org/members/members.php3?member=david_kilian
In a message dated 1/15/01 11:32:54 PM, grndak4x4@home.com writes:
Dave,
Thanks alot. Off the top of your head, have you noticed if the metal
tube/pipe which comes with the QuickD Ram kit gets warm/hot? I like the
'warmth' resistant properties the PVC pipe provides and seems the shield the
heat coming the the engine bay from heating up the cool air traveling down
the inside of the plastic pipe. If I do indeed go ahead and get the metal
tube, I think I am going to send it off to Jet Hot or some other ceramic
coating company, to attempt to create the 'warmth' resistant properties the
plastic sewer pipe has. I think I was told it would only cost $30 max to
have the metal pipe coated inside and out. I really dont have to worry about
overheating, as my truck has NEVER come anywhere close, plus I still have
the stock clutch style fan; but the heat shield is still a great idea.
Thanks again Dave.
P.S........I still want your Saris Load Bars and rack........that is
definately my next purchase.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6 >>
<< > Kyle- I can't comment on the IP pipe, as I have the Quick D and yes it is
> metal. Not sure off the top of my head if it is 3 or 3.5" OD though, Tony
> could tell you I'm sure. As I stated earlier the Ram tube fits great in a
Gen
> II truck....
> The ONLY problem I have is I need to fab up a heat shield, as when I am
> rockcrawling on the trails with little forward velocity, the filter seems
> pulls air from the hot surrounding air of the engine bay (as opposed to
when
> driving, cold air is forced to the filter through the grille
> opening)...anyways, the truck came close to overheating. Only happened a
> couple times, low range on the trails though, never in normal driving...
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