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Old 06-01-2011, 08:28 PM
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underhood insulation

hey guys, recently a coolant hose popped, spewing out steam and saturating my underhood insulation...long story short, its ruined. my question is, does anyone know if anything will happen to the hood paint if i drive for a few days from work and back without the insulation? its only about a 15 minute drive.. thanks in advance
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Old 06-02-2011, 08:35 AM
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Re: underhood insulation

You shouldn't have any issues due to the fact that most of the insulation is for sound deadening rather than heat protection. The paint will be fine.
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Old 06-02-2011, 02:06 PM
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Re: underhood insulation

ohh if its only for sound then why even have it on haha. is it even worth buying a new one, then?
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Old 06-02-2011, 08:02 PM
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Re: underhood insulation

If you want to it will take some of the engine noise out of the car. I would buy a new one but if money is tight it wouldn't be a priority.
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Old 06-02-2011, 08:12 PM
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Re: underhood insulation

I wouldn't buy a "new" one. we live about 10 minutes away from Morads the best w-body recycler around. I am sure they will have one cheap.
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Old 06-02-2011, 08:21 PM
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Re: underhood insulation

as do i! im gunna check out pull-a-part first. they have 8 grand prixs right now. but if its above 15 bucks, im just not gunna get one
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Old 06-02-2011, 08:29 PM
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Re: underhood insulation

we live a few minutes away from each other. Have you ever been to Morads? all they have are grand prix parts and w-body parts. I love that place.it is off of 140th and lorain avenue.
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Re: underhood insulation

it probably will be a bit cheaper at pull a part though
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Re: underhood insulation

Pepboys sells the under hood insulation for Heat, noise, and fire protection!
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Re: underhood insulation

could always get a new one to show off at shows a bit
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Re: underhood insulation

ya i got a 2 tone interior from him. ive been there a few times. i see that your in parma. im in north royalton
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Re: underhood insulation

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Better heat transfer without one, but im sure someone will discredit anything i say, just my
Why is that? Becuase you have no facts that support your statement?
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Re: underhood insulation

tblake- i think hes assuming that, considering it is insulation, it will slow the transfer of heat from the engine bay to the hood, and consequently to the air. since steel is a very good conductor, without the insulation the heat will transfer to the air outside of the engine bay faster. i agree with him. haha sorry
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Re: underhood insulation

Your going to notice the noise from the engine instead of the tail,the heat from the engine and sun will probably toast the clear coat too.
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Re: underhood insulation

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Your going to notice the noise from the engine instead of the tail,the heat from the engine and sun will probably toast the clear coat too.
i ran my old gtp w/o one in the florida sun for 2 years w/ no problems
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