Engine bay

Has anyone had to build in their engine bay around the engine to seal it up? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanx Bill D.

First, build a pattern using cardboard. It's a lot easier to work with. Second, use the Type IV rubber seal. It is thicker and Allows more variance in height. I would build up the rear panel in one piece, and then build up the two side pieces separately. Other's suggestions???

used same steps with 20 gauge galvanized sheet metal (paintlock finish), from a metal shop. trimmed the pieces to size & ended up cutting the back panel in two for ease of fitting it in...and adhearing a heat reflective material (from Summit Racing)to the bottom side. Durable and clean.
Victor

Thanx guys, we're pretty much on the same channel, I have the cardboard and heat shield material already, so I guess it's time to start fabricatin'. Ill have to check out the type 4 seal although I already got a type 1 seal well see how it goes!

Bill D.

When I was building mine I had to put in and take out the engine a couple of times to get it right. I used a type 4 seal, as stated above, and figured everything so there would be a 3/4" to 1/2" gap between the engine tin and the stuff I was making.

I took a few pictures but, everything is black and its hard to see any detail....If you want they are in Jeromes Streetbeast.

BTW: Be sure to wear a good pair of gloves when working with sheet metal...I gashed my hand pretty good....enough to freak out my wife.

Later,

Jerome

Just wanted to add: John at JPS has a kit for finishing out and sealing the the engine compartment.