Hood Insulation
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From: Goose Creek SC
Hood Insulation
Does anyone know if the 81's had an insulated hood? I can't seem to find any information on this. If someone offers a hood insulation, please let me know.
Thanks in advance,
Mark
Thanks in advance,
Mark
Melting Slicks
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Hate to disagree, but I've always heard that the insulation was used to keep the noise of the engine in the engine bay and not the heat factor. I read that here in the forum. I took my insulation off my hood about 4 years ago (it was really looking ratty) & I haven't noticed any paint problems...I drive mine everyday in the Louisiana heat!
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Hate to disagree, but I've always heard that the insulation was used to keep the noise of the engine in the engine bay and not the heat factor. I read that here in the forum. I took my insulation off my hood about 4 years ago (it was really looking ratty) & I haven't noticed any paint problems...I drive mine everyday in the Louisiana heat!
correct- nothing to do with heat, noise reduction only.
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I just learned myself it wasn't on this year model. But if you are you looking to put it in anyway there is a guy who makes real nice aftermarket liners I found out about here on CF. Check out http://www.hoodliners.net/. This is mine I bought from Gonzo.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,713
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From: Shreveport LA
LA Events Coordinator
I just learned myself it wasn't on this year model. But if you are you looking to put it in anyway there is a guy who makes real nice aftermarket liners I found out about here on CF. Check out http://www.hoodliners.net/. This is mine I bought from Gonzo.
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