Quick question i want to build a "box" to enclose my intake what material would be best to block the heat from the engine bay?

Another tactic would be to come from a different angle, don't try and block hot air from the intake, try and make the hot air itself cooler.

Your exhaust is a huge factor here, either purchase heat wrap from businesses like myself or try out Maztech's offering here: http://www.importknights.co.za/maztech-development-43/exhaust-wrap/msg8280/#new

No, on an aftermarket exhaust if you use a good aluminium heat wrap with proper ties to hold them together it will work well. I haven't checked our OEM exhausts closely for heat wrap compatibility (if you can actually wind up far enough to make a difference).

That could well be possible on a stainless steel setup, mild steel where you hide the 'ugliness' with wrap doesn't deform - and if it does it's so unnoticeable! I had wrap on the FE DOHC's header for almost 2 years, still looks fine.

Only difference is that header is mild steel - not stainless :-) I am sure a softer metal will deform a bit  under emmense heat.

I guess my point was wrap - in itself, if done correctly, doesn't harm the reliability of the vehicle in any way. (With ref to what Wayne was worried about)

hmmm lol you guys drive a hard bargain! lol i rate ill do both build a spaceshuttle inspired heat sheilded enclosure for my V2 and wrap the crap out of the stock manifold but first must take time off and dyno the car, cause numbers dont lie!

Do you mean that foamy silvery stuff?

im thinkink a multicore aluminum and thermal insulating?

Hey bro, what's smoking   give some details and we'll sort something out to see what's going on.

Dude, that sounds like you're burning coolant (if it's indeed greyish to white) - any hard pushing of the car lately? Overheating? Who serviced her last? If its more grey to black, then don't stress too much yet, it may just be fuel related. Remember that O2 sensor we spoke about ;-)

Give us more info so we can help out. Also include a video if you can.

As a guideline, grey / black == fuel, blue tinge == oil, white == coolant. Remember if your O2 sensor has indeed gone, fueling is out and you'll have some fuel related issues.

So let us know the colour, if you're looking for a replacement O2 sensor, I have one second hand in a box. You and I can agree on a price.

Alternatively, I can help you out during the week running a quick test or two. Just let me know via PM for availability.

The Wynns stuff, yes - thankfully if you followed direction it wouldn't have done any harm, I've used that plenty of times in the fueling system, as long as the ratios are correct, you'll be fine, not harming anything.

If the smoke is grey don't panic yet - it could be excess fuel, you should be able to smell it. If its whiter, you should be able to smell a sweeter hue in the air (for me atleast) - with oil however you don't need to guess, it will be dark smoke and stink.

Let's rule out the basics, the smoke is gone while driving meaning that your idle afr's are most likely completely out. Lets set up that meeting and do some tests. Pm'ing you now.

Im back with some updates!

My Fog lights are ready for install, HKS exhaust and Hytech header have been ordered, will post pics of the fogs and the install when i do them counting the seconds till my delivery arrives!!!!! YAY!!!!

Lamin-X is a must use! Agree completely! Can't wait for pic updates Exhaust setup is something to be proud of, be sure to take plenty pics when you've fitted.

Cheers

:-) As always we are all here to help you in the quest for automotive perfection. Enjoy the ride!