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Old 01-21-2016, 03:08 PM
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Default Priming firewall parts

I am at the stage of putting the firewall together. Most of the posts that I have read suggests leaving the stainless steel alone. But what about the aluminum parts. Should the at least the face touching the firewall be primed?
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Old 01-21-2016, 03:32 PM
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Last time I asked the consensus was no primer or paint on anything on the firewall. In the event of a fire, it would all get equally hot and make noxious gasses.
That said, I've seen lots of them primed and even painted.
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Old 01-21-2016, 05:07 PM
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Default Alclad

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I am at the stage of putting the firewall together. Most of the posts that I have read suggests leaving the stainless steel alone. But what about the aluminum parts. Should the at least the face touching the firewall be primed?
Unlike some previous kits, the -14 firewall braces are Alclad. Therefore, if you choose not to prime them for fire protection, they will still have corrosion protection from the Alclad.
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Old 01-22-2016, 04:00 AM
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Prime em, paint em.... It will be the least of your worries.
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