Take the Extra Step to Block Radiant Heat From Your Intercooler! Adding a heat shield to a turbo is a very effective way to reduce under hood temperatures and increase the efficiency of the intercooler. However, heat shields are metal and absorb heat, which will eventually cause heat to effect surrounding components.
We at GrimmSpeed decided to increase the efficiency of our heat shields even further by offering an optional, pre-cut, fiberglass-backed self-adhesive gold foil. The DEI Reflect-A-Gold Foil is an amazing way to take your heat shield's effectiveness to the next level and prevent it from directly absorbing radiant heat and passing it on to the surroundings.
By simply applying the CNC pre-cut foil to the Inside of the shield, you are now creating an additional barrier for radiant heat coming from the turbo and reducing under hood temperatures even more. The gold foil was precisely pre-Designed in CAD to fit with our Version 2 Heat Shield, and then CNC cut on a plotter for perfect fit and easy Install.
Quick Specs
- Increases Efficiency of the Heat Shield by Reflecting Radiant Heat
- CNC-Cut and CAD-Designed to Work Specifically with The GrimmSpeed V2 Heat Shield
- Gold Front, Fiberglass Center and Adhesive Backing Construction
- 800 degree F Radiant Heat Resistant
- Made in the USA
- Testing To test the effectiveness of the addition of The DEI??
Reflect-A-Gold on the GrimmSpeed Version 2??Heat Shield in reducing temperature on the surface of The?intercooler near the turbo, a test vehicle was driven in a predetermined loop and Measured in the same??location for each configuration. The drive loop consisted of 6 miles of low speed driving, followed by 10 miles of highway driving.
The vehicle was then returned to the shop, where a?FLIR C2 Thermal Imaging Camera was used to measure the temperature of the surface on the side of a?GrimmSpeed STI TMIC. The Measured location used was just above the passenger side bracket (for?consistency) and is of interest due to its proximity to the turbocharger.
All of the testing was performed??on the same day, driving the same path with the same amount of WOT, in 20 degree F ambient temperature.
The temperature measurement for each heat shield configuration is as follows: As you can see, The GrimmSpeed V2 Turbo Heat Shield alone offers an impressive improvement of Over 20 Percent heat reduction as Measured at the surface of the TMIC when compared to an exposed turbocharger. The addition of The Reflect-A-Gold??film increased that improvement an additional 10 Percent.
The Black ceramic coated heat shield offered an even greater improvement with a heat reduction of Over 32 Percent and when??coupled with the pre-cut gold foil, the overall heat reduction reaches a staggering 36 Percent!
Fitment This foil is pre-cut specifically to fit the GrimmSpeed Version 2 Turbo Heat Shield Part 092007/092008?
Other Part Numbers:
GrimmSpeed #GRMGS092018
Who is Grimmspeed?
Grimmspeed is an automotive aftermarket company that was founded in 2006 by Justin Grimm. They specialize in creating parts for the exhaust system for various automotive vehicles. Grimm has always had this passion for cars and had always wanted to improve his vehicle’s performance. After numerous trials, he was able to perfect his craft and later on decided to turn it into his career. Today, they have become one of the leading brands when it comes to producing high-performance exhaust systems.
Expanding their Product Offering
The company initially manufactured parts for Subaru. But as the company expanded, they started offering parts for other brands such as Ford, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, and Mazda. They now offer parts such as intercoolers, intake, exhaust, engine pulleys, gaskets, boost controllers, phenolic spacers and so much more.
Continuous Product Development
Grimmspeed never stops in finding ways to produce innovative products and is always on the push to keep their products up to date. With the rapid change in automotive technology, it is a must that their product is able to adapt to this change for it to satisfy the demand of its users. This is the reason why the company has gained the trust of many tuners all around.
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Built by an enthusiast for fellow enthusiasts.
If you want a product that is designed to improve the performance of your vehicle, then Grimmspeed is the brand for you. To know more about Grimmspeed, visit Vivid Racing and check out their list of products that would fit your specific needs.
What is the GrimmSpeed Limited Lifetime Warranty Policy?GrimmSpeed-branded products are warrantied to the original owner against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product.
If a GrimmSpeed-branded product covered by this warranty fails due to a manufacturing defect we will repair the product, without charge, or replace it, at our discretion. Only original, unaltered and unmodified materials and workmanship are covered by this policy and you must provide proof of original purchase to be fully covered. This warranty does not cover damage caused by accidents, improper care/installation, negligence, reasonable/normal wear and tear, or the natural breakdown of colors, coatings and materials over extended time and usage. GrimmSpeed cannot be held liable for any damage to your vehicle and/or its components caused by failures associated with the previous statement. Damage not covered under warranty may be considered for repair for a reasonable rate or a reduced price for a replacement piece (a fee will be charged for return shipping).This warranty is available in the United States and Canada.
This warranty does not cover products sold by GrimmSpeed that are not GrimmSpeed-branded products.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights; you may have other rights, which vary from state to state.
The GrimmSpeed website sells GrimmSpeed-branded discontinued, special make-up, and slightly blemished products at significant discounts as 'factory seconds' products. This warranty does not necessarily cover any products purchased as 'factory seconds'. The GrimmSpeed Warranty Department may repair 'factory seconds' products for a reasonable charge and a fee will be charged for return shipping.
Is normal wear and tear covered?
The GrimmSpeed Limited Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, but it does not cover normal wear and tear over extended time and usage. Wear and tear is damage that naturally and inevitably occurs as a result of normal use. Regardless of how carefully you use, or how well you care for your GrimmSpeed product, like all performance parts it will eventually begin to show age and wear. Common examples of wear and tear that would not be covered under the limited lifetime warranty include denting, abrasions or scratches, color changing from heat in exhaust components and so on, less common examples include flex-section wear and fatigue cracks over an extended period of time.
How do I send my product in for warranty?
The first step is to contact support@grimmspeed.com and let them know of your issues/concerns. From there, a customer service representative will personally work with you to determine the best path forward. For the quickest service, please include your contact information and photos of the failed product along with a copy of your receipt/invoice in your initial email.
Upon request from your customer service representative, your product must be returned directly to The GrimmSpeed Warranty Department at 650 Taft St NE, Suite 300, Minneapolis, MN, 55413. All shipping to Warranty must be pre-paid and insured. GrimmSpeed cannot be liable for lost in-bound packages.
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