Underhood Insulation

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04-16-2003, 01:02 PM

billjr212

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Underhood Insulation

Has anybody taken out the underhood insulation? I think it would make the engine bay look extra clean, but I was wondering if it would create any heat problem for the paint on the hood or something random like that. I don't think the added noise would be any big deal. Thanks.

Bill H.

04-19-2003, 06:25 PM

firedog25

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That underhood insulation is mainly to help quell fire in the engine bay should it happen. I've had mine off for about 18 months and I haven't had any problems with paint flaking or warping. I also have the front rubber seal off too, but I'm putting that back on because the hood does the funky chicken when I'm cruising at speed.

BTW, I don't have all that stuff on because I'm too lazy to put it back on, not because it offers a performance benefit of any kind.

04-20-2003, 08:55 AM

billjr212

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haha....ok. I just took mine out and put in under the board in the trunk, over the top of the spare tire. Maybe help quiet down my straight-pipe for the back seat passengers a bit! haha. I like how clean it looks now, but I think I'm going to paint the bottom side of the hood scoop now to match the car. Gotta get some silver high temp paint.

I think that's a project for another weekend though. I started installing new springs this weekend, but broke my tools when I tried to take out the bolts holding the back struts in. So now my car waits, in attack position (front lowered, back still stock

) until tomorrow when stores open up again!! haha...

Thanks,
Bill H.

04-20-2003, 04:20 PM

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Actually, you can just get a cup of the touch up paint and airbrush it in there. It doesn't get all that hot to warrant hi-temp, my hood doesn't get that hot. Thought I'd let you know and potentially save you some $$$.