Sound and Heat Shielding
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Sound and Heat Shielding
I was wondering if I could get a few opinions. I did a search on CF and found several posts on this subject but I really am curious as to what the general popluation recommends. My '72 is interior is completely gutted and I wanted to install some sound deadening and heat shielding. Below are some of the products that I've read about in my research. I am looking for the "Best Value" solution, not the cheapest. Appreciate any feedback. - Steve
- B-Quiet
- Damplifier - By SecondSkin
- Dynamat Extreme
- Reflectix
Last edited by Silver72; Feb 7, 2007 at 01:01 AM.
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I have used a lot of SecondSkin products, and am a friend of the owner Anthony. I would suggest the Damplifier and Dynamat Extreme. The Dynamat is a little more expensive, but I feel it's worth it's price.
Stay away from the think stuff of any of them. It's a waste of time and effort.
Stay away from the think stuff of any of them. It's a waste of time and effort.
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Melting Slicks
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this does both, heat & noise suppressor
http://www.insulation4less.com/highr_FfmF.asp
http://www.insulation4less.com/highr_FfmF.asp
That's cool stuff. Does it come self adhesive?
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this does both, heat & noise suppressor
http://www.insulation4less.com/highr_FfmF.asp
http://www.insulation4less.com/highr_FfmF.asp
Drifting
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this does both, heat & noise suppressor
http://www.insulation4less.com/highr_FfmF.asp
http://www.insulation4less.com/highr_FfmF.asp
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If you research this product, I think you will find that, for the money, Reflectix gives the best value. Others may or may not be better, but for the dollar I think you will be happy with Reflectix. I used it and I am very satisfied with the result (heat control).
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I used 3 layers of dynamat in the front(a whole bulk pack) and b-quiet in the rear and doors. I have not driven the car yet, only let it idle to get the pipes hot and I am NOT impressed with dynamat. I have it 3 layers thick in some places and before i put the carpet in, the dynamat itself still got too hot to touch in only 20 mins of idling.
The b quiet was thinner then the d-mat but was MUCH stickier and stuck to just about anything.
I would look into a more insulation type stuff as opposed to a sound deadener. Reflectix or even that heat barrier that CC sells thats precut.
I don't think sound deadeners really have any insulating properties. I know this now. Mine is done but if I could do it again, I would get something thicker and more insulating. Carpet install will not be affected as the carpet is such an unprecise fit anyway.
The b quiet was thinner then the d-mat but was MUCH stickier and stuck to just about anything.
I would look into a more insulation type stuff as opposed to a sound deadener. Reflectix or even that heat barrier that CC sells thats precut.
I don't think sound deadeners really have any insulating properties. I know this now. Mine is done but if I could do it again, I would get something thicker and more insulating. Carpet install will not be affected as the carpet is such an unprecise fit anyway.
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Dynamat is expensive and is primarily for sound reduction. Reflectix is very inexpensive, easy to install and performs both sound deadening and heat rejection functions. You can't beat it for the money...but the guys that spent big buck on Dynamat will swear by it (I would too, if I spent that much on it).
My experience with the '71 SB auto w/AC (in Phoenix, no less) is that the AC did little in the summer because of the floor/console heat from the tranny & exhaust. After Reflectix (firewall, floor, tunnel and behind seats only) the car stays cool and quiet in 110 degree summer heat. After a long run, I can put my hand on the tranny tunnel and feel just a little warmth. I'll leave it at that. Good luck with whatever you choose.
My experience with the '71 SB auto w/AC (in Phoenix, no less) is that the AC did little in the summer because of the floor/console heat from the tranny & exhaust. After Reflectix (firewall, floor, tunnel and behind seats only) the car stays cool and quiet in 110 degree summer heat. After a long run, I can put my hand on the tranny tunnel and feel just a little warmth. I'll leave it at that. Good luck with whatever you choose.
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Dynamat is expensive and is primarily for sound reduction. Reflectix is very inexpensive, easy to install and performs both sound deadening and heat rejection functions. You can't beat it for the money...but the guys that spent big buck on Dynamat will swear by it (I would too, if I spent that much on it).
My experience with the '71 SB auto w/AC (in Phoenix, no less) is that the AC did little in the summer because of the floor/console heat from the tranny & exhaust. After Reflectix (firewall, floor, tunnel and behind seats only) the car stays cool and quiet in 110 degree summer heat. After a long run, I can put my hand on the tranny tunnel and feel just a little warmth. I'll leave it at that. Good luck with whatever you choose.
My experience with the '71 SB auto w/AC (in Phoenix, no less) is that the AC did little in the summer because of the floor/console heat from the tranny & exhaust. After Reflectix (firewall, floor, tunnel and behind seats only) the car stays cool and quiet in 110 degree summer heat. After a long run, I can put my hand on the tranny tunnel and feel just a little warmth. I'll leave it at that. Good luck with whatever you choose.
Since this person is in AZ and it is well known I think that it gets a tad HOT there. He might know what he is talking about when it comes to heat lol.
