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Old 13-01-2012, 12:28 PM
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Default Sierra 2wd cosworth t34 upgrade!
Ok so im uprating my turbo to a big T34

Ive heard that they can burn out the alternater as they get so hot, apparently there is a 4x4 heat shield that stops this....

Anyone know where I can get one?

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i had one on mine for 4 years with no heat shield and now have a gt30 which has been on for a few years and no heat sheild never burt mine out i wouldent worry about it
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Mines been fine too been on a few years now
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i had the std heat shield like you have on my moonstone 3dr with a T34 and never had any issues with alternators burning out so you should be fine mate
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