View Poll Results: $300 for hood insulation, or lose it?
get new insulation because your hood paint will flake
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5.56%
Lose the insulation & take a chance on the hood paint
3
16.67%
Lose it, it makes no difference on the hood paint.
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61.11%
For that money, re-spray the hood if you need to!
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16.67%
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$300 for hood insulation! I think I should ditch it
01-22-2003, 04:55 PM
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$300 for hood insulation! I think I should ditch it
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$49 from claddis industries for the pad, $140 for delivery to my Sister in FL, estimated min. $100 for shipping to the UK, plus 17.5% import tax.
I have read a few posts on "search" that suggest the under hood insulation is more geared towards sound than heat protection. If I'm not goning to have a problem with the engine heat/hood paint, I'll ditch it.
$49 from claddis industries for the pad, $140 for delivery to my Sister in FL, estimated min. $100 for shipping to the UK, plus 17.5% import tax.
I have read a few posts on "search" that suggest the under hood insulation is more geared towards sound than heat protection. If I'm not goning to have a problem with the engine heat/hood paint, I'll ditch it.
01-22-2003, 05:01 PM
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Re: $300 for hood insulation! I think I should ditch it
Originally posted by uk89camaro
Gents,
$49 from claddis industries
Gents,
$49 from claddis industries
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01-22-2003, 08:33 PM
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Car: 85 Camaro SC
Engine: V6
Transmission: 700r4
I've been without insulation under the hood for more than 9 months now with no problems. What kind of tempatures are you seeing under the hood? With the cooling setup I made for my car 85 2.8. I keep the temps around 185*.
01-22-2003, 09:53 PM
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Car: 82 camaro SC
Engine: 350
Transmission: 700r4
The sun beating down on the hood will get it hotter than the engine will. Mine's never had it since I've owned it. Purchased in 1994.
01-22-2003, 10:37 PM
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Car: 1987 1SICIROC.....1999 TransAm
Engine: 385 HSR.....LS1
Transmission: 700R4 with Midwest 3400 2.4str...M6
Axle/Gears: SLP Zexel Posi unit 3.42's...3.73's
you can get the molded under hood insulation from any Chevy dealership for about the same price as Classic Industires maybe a little cheaper...
01-23-2003, 01:09 AM
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Originally posted by Wishmaster's87IROC
you can get the molded under hood insulation from any Chevy dealership for about the same price as Classic Industires maybe a little cheaper...
you can get the molded under hood insulation from any Chevy dealership for about the same price as Classic Industires maybe a little cheaper...
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01-23-2003, 08:30 AM
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Car: 1987 1SICIROC.....1999 TransAm
Engine: 385 HSR.....LS1
Transmission: 700R4 with Midwest 3400 2.4str...M6
Axle/Gears: SLP Zexel Posi unit 3.42's...3.73's
The part # for my insulation for my 87 was..14099509
01-24-2003, 09:10 AM
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Car: 1987 1SICIROC.....1999 TransAm
Engine: 385 HSR.....LS1
Transmission: 700R4 with Midwest 3400 2.4str...M6
Axle/Gears: SLP Zexel Posi unit 3.42's...3.73's
now how in the heck does removing the rubber strip from the back of the hood give HP?......
01-24-2003, 09:29 AM
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what about pulling the insulation out of another car (any car at all) and just sticking some of it up there? Bound to be better with a volvo's insul superglued to the underside of the hood than no insulation eh?
01-24-2003, 12:34 PM
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Originally posted by Wishmaster's87IROC
now how in the heck does removing the rubber strip from the back of the hood give HP?......
now how in the heck does removing the rubber strip from the back of the hood give HP?......
01-24-2003, 12:37 PM
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Originally posted by BIGJsTA
what about pulling the insulation out of another car (any car at all) and just sticking some of it up there? Bound to be better with a volvo's insul superglued to the underside of the hood than no insulation eh?
what about pulling the insulation out of another car (any car at all) and just sticking some of it up there? Bound to be better with a volvo's insul superglued to the underside of the hood than no insulation eh?
Guess if really wanted to replace it more economically I could find something to fit. Think I'll try the Custom Car mags.
01-24-2003, 12:54 PM
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heh yah it's ghetto....But i dont think i've ever seen a decent looking hood insulation yet, except on show cars that dont really drive much (or get washed daily with a tooth brush) Allways gets all dingy and dusty. BUT, for less than probably $30, you can throw some cruddy stuff up there and not worry about ruining the $600 paint
01-24-2003, 01:08 PM
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Car: 1987 1SICIROC.....1999 TransAm
Engine: 385 HSR.....LS1
Transmission: 700R4 with Midwest 3400 2.4str...M6
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The new insulation does not get all dingy and dusty....atleast mine hasnt and Ive had it for 2 years. Now maybe afer 14 years yeah...
01-24-2003, 04:12 PM
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Car: Black 89 Formula
Engine: ??????????
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removing the hood seal at the back of the hood will let some of that hot air out but be warned if you take your car to a high pressure washer water gets in there so just replace it or wash your car by hand like i do never had a problem since then.Couldnt you just by that thermo tec heat pad thats got reflective material looks better also than just black faded material hanging there.
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