I just started my engine the other day and its having an EGT of around 430-450 C (806-842 F). The EGT is mounted about 2 inches from the head on runner #3.From what I've read in some of the archived threads this seems pretty normal.

The thing is I started it after it had rained and after 5 minutes the section of my hood over the engine was dry. The manifold is giving off a lot of heat toward the hood and Im just wondering if everone experiences this much.

 

I experience this with my NA motor.

 

i experience this bigtime...

i want to wax my hood really good, let it sit for 1/2 an hour with the car runnin, then put an egg on the hood..

 

Do you guys think there is a point to putting some kind of reflective material (aluminum shielding) on the hood?

How hot is too hot before the paint is affected?

 

I heat wrapped my Full-Race manifold. Took me 3 friggin hours. The manifold now hits my hood, but thats another issue that Im really pissed off at that i wont go into.

 

i dont have my egt hooked up yet, but i did put some heat tape on the under side of my hood for my lovefab manifold. seems to help alot

 

What kind did you use and where did you get it from? Im trying to find something that manufactures use, often found on the underside of MB and BMW hoods.

 

DEI Heat Shielding

http://store.summitracing.com/...10401

 

my stock teg hood gets hot as hell.

I wouldn't worry about it dude.