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Old 11-30-2009, 07:16 PM   #157 (permalink)
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It appears as though some of you guys are so bold as to have the Coroplast sitting flush against the engine.
Mine does. The oil pan is completely in contact with the coroplast. I also have coroplast in direct contact with my radiator. No damage yet.

Coroplast melts at 160°C = 320°F. Motor oil is expected to be a little bit hotter than coolant, so I figure no more than 220°F.

However, I have measured my cat at 560°F, and I'm sure it gets much hotter than that.
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