Intake heat shield installed - impressions

[LmeaViper]

Just finished installing the DSE Gen V Intake Heat Shield. As expected, excellent instructions and top quality craftsmanship. Took it for a little cruise and I can honestly say the car felt so crisp and responsive with no drop off. It may be all in my head but it just feels faster. Normally the car feels crisp like this right after warmup and then a slight sense of sluggishness sets in as the temps build. No more! Monitoring IAT's they didn't get above 83 in 70 degree ambient temp at a stop light. Most of the time they were hovering around 73-76. For a minute I thought something was wrong with the sensor as it stayed at 75 at the stop light.

All in all - worth it.

Not sure if it is my computer, however the pic appears too dark for me to see any details on the intake. Was hoping to see it installed as my shield is reportedly on-route.

[Rapidrezults]

More pics...

[cashcorn]

Just ordered. Would adding insulation between the shield & air box provide an even lower temp?

[SSGNRDZ_28]

Just ordered. Would adding insulation between the shield & air box provide an even lower temp?

Thank you. Try it out and let us know, it would be an interesting experiment. The ceramic coating is double sided and fairly good at keeping the heat away. I suspect some/most of the remaining heat comes from soak over the top of the airbox / shield.

[Y'orange_UAE]

I just received email from Doug regarding the Gen V DSE-VP-HS-001 heat shield, stating that (If you are a Gen V (2013+) owner, you will notice the anodized aluminum “DSE” thumb screws will be too short to use for your installation. If you are interested in the exchange, please reply to this email as soon as possible. When the screws are ready I will ship them to you at no cost and include a return label for the shorter screws to be returned in the same package)

But I'm happy to use the OEM screws while they work.

Thanks Doug for your quick respond regarding the screws issue for Gen V

[Rapidrezults]

Honestly you can't even see the OEM screws with the way the Gen V hood opens. It would take a rubber neck act to even get a glimpse of them. As far as strength and rigidity goes, that's a different concern but the stockers seem to tighten down pretty good.

[genVer]

Just got mine installed this evening. I had some difficulty reinstalling the center rubber grommet so I sent Doug an email to ask if he had any advice. I expected I'd get a response sometime tomorrow but just minutes after sending the message he replied with some tips! It turned out that I did not have the shield flush with the bracket; once I worked it all the way down it was much easier to install the grommet.

I posted this for two reasons; to give others a heads up about making sure the shield is flush before installing the grommet and to commend DSE on OUTSTANDING customer service.

[Rapidrezults]

Just got mine installed this evening. I had some difficulty reinstalling the center rubber grommet so I sent Doug an email to ask if he had any advice. I expected I'd get a response sometime tomorrow but just minutes after sending the message he replied with some tips! It turned out that I did not have the shield flush with the bracket; once I worked it all the way down it was much easier to install the grommet.

I posted this for two reasons; to give others a heads up about making sure the shield is flush before installing the grommet and to commend DSE on OUTSTANDING customer service.

I had difficulties and then got a bright idea and used some gasket lube on the small end and it went right in. Assuming everything is flush of course.

[ViperPete]

Nice

[Crotalidae]

Can't wait to get mine installed...

[cashcorn]

^^^ I'm right behind you, mines in the mail. lol

[1.8t]

Just put mine on. Took maybe 30min while monkey around a little bit, super easy install. My IAT's are now averaging 5deg above ambient while moving at damn near any speed. Prior to the shield they would average between 10-14deg above ambient depending on speed. This thing definitely works.

[SSGNRDZ_28]

If anyone who is considering this shield wants to spend their July with lower IATs please PM me, I have about 5 of these left. Have ordered more but they won't be ready until ~ August. Overwhelming response! Thank you!

This is definately a cheap and easy way to maximize power during the hot months at any ambient temperature. It takes minutes for anyone to install. I'm looking to possibly try to justify the IAT / power relationship on a dyno back to back by simply heating the air into the intake (unless someone beats me to it). This mod can be considered a bolt on power adder that anyone can install, could be a huge bang for the buck depending on how the car loses power with increased IAT.

[FLATOUT]

Installing my final version tonight and boxing up the earlier versions and getting them back to Doug. These really turned out great.

If anyone who is considering this shield wants to spend their July with lower IATs please PM me, I have about 5 of these left. Have ordered more but they won't be ready until ~ August. Overwhelming response! Thank you!

This is definately a cheap and easy way to maximize power during the hot months at any ambient temperature. It takes minutes for anyone to install. I'm looking to possibly try to justify the IAT / power relationship on a dyno back to back by simply heating the air into the intake (unless someone beats me to it). This mod can be considered a bolt on power adder that anyone can install, could be a huge bang for the buck depending on how the car loses power with increased IAT.

[ViperGeorge]

I have two to install. This weekend is my plan.

[KB Viper]

just installed mine, it's a great piece. i'll post results after a weekend of driving in the SoCal heat.

[XSnake]

Installing my final version tonight and boxing up the earlier versions and getting them back to Doug. These really turned out great.

Send me the front knobs, I'll send doug my production ones back

[SSGNRDZ_28]

Everyone make sure you have your rubber drain / valve piece installed on the bottom of your airbox. Just did some testing and it was 4 degrees hotter running and 10 degrees hotter at heat soak without that plug.

[ViperTony]

Everyone make sure you have your rubber drain / valve piece installed on the bottom of your airbox. Just did some testing and it was 4 degrees hotter running and 10 degrees hotter at heat soak without that plug.

Question: Is there supposed to be a hole a the bottom of the shield for the drain/rubber drain piece to fit through? I ask because I think the plastic drain tube on the bottom of my air box is hitting the shield causing the airbox to sit high and not allowing my hood to close. I was about to cut off the plastic pee-pee thing on the bottom of my airbox. There's no hole in my shield for the drain valve but can drill one easily. Just wondering. Thanks.

[SSGNRDZ_28]

There should be more than enough clearance (especially on a GenV because the airbox is spaced up about 0.5".) If the hood isn't closing there's another issue.

Are the front tabs of the shield on top of the radiator and spacer bit? (Note the picture on this thread actually shows incorrect installation because the shield tabs are sandwiched between the radiator flange and spacer)

Is the shield flush on the center cross brace mount where the rubber grommet is?

Should be no need for modifications of car or shield.

Thanks
Doug

Question: Is there supposed to be a hole a the bottom of the shield for the drain/rubber drain piece to fit through? I ask because I think the plastic drain tube on the bottom of my air box is hitting the shield causing the airbox to sit high and not allowing my hood to close. I was about to cut off the plastic pee-pee thing on the bottom of my airbox. There's no hole in my shield for the drain valve but can drill one easily. Just wondering. Thanks.

[ViperTony]

There should be more than enough clearance (especially on a GenV because the airbox is spaced up about 0.5".) If the hood isn't closing there's another issue.

Are the front tabs of the shield on top of the radiator and spacer bit?

Is the shield flush on the center cross brace mount where the rubber grommet is?

Should be no need for modifications of car or shield.

Thanks
Doug

Yes, tabs are on top of radiator and spacer. Shield is flush on the cross brace, rubber grommet fits in nicely. I'll spend a little more time on it today. I'll figure it out. Very nice work and well done on this BTW!!!

[ViperTony]

(after actually reading the directions ) I figured it out. I'm good. Took less than 30 minutes.

[ViperPete]

I definitely want one. Wont be able to buy one for a few months though. Saving up for Suntek.

[KB Viper]

Everyone make sure you have your rubber drain / valve piece installed on the bottom of your airbox. Just did some testing and it was 4 degrees hotter running and 10 degrees hotter at heat soak without that plug.

What plug? Will you please post a picture.

[ViperTony]

What plug? Will you please post a picture.

My airbox didn't have a drain plug. I borrowed one off of my GenII airbox, fits perfectly.