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    Coupe Firewall question

    Hey-o,

    I see on some builds, an aluminum firewall piece shown below in the photo.
    I can't find this piece and it is not mentioned in the Build Guide
    Is it custom? Is it a good idea?


    Chris
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    Toronto, Ontario

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    That is custom.

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    X2. Custom piece. Necessary? Probably not. But does clean up the engine bay a little. This was early in my Coupe build and can see how it closes off the area behind the Coyote.

    Build 1: Mk3 Roadster #5125. Sold 11/08/2014. Build 2: Mk4 Roadster #7750. Sold 04/10/2017. Build Thread
    Build 3: Mk4 Roadster 20th Anniversary #8674. Sold 09/07/2020. Build Thread and Video. Build 4: Gen 3 Type 65 Coupe #59. Gen 3 Coyote. Legal 03/04/2020. Build Thread and Video
    Build 5: 35 Hot Rod Truck #138. LS3 and 4L65E auto. Rcvd 01/05/2021. Legal 04/20/2023. Build Thread. Sold 11/9/2023.

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    once the body is on you really don't see that area. I also wonder if it will keep more heat in the engine bay? Some people cover the top frame rails around the engine and that looks great.
    David W
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    Thanks, looks great! What material are you using?

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    That's something I hadn't thought of. I was thinking maybe it would be cooler for the driver with it, but maybe you are right, it will disperse more heat under the car.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChrisNicholls View Post
    Thanks, looks great! What material are you using?
    0.050 thick aluminum. 2024

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