Tunnel Insulation
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2000
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From: Chester Virginia
Tunnel Insulation
Can the tunnel insulation piece be installed with the transmission in place?
Drove the car up on ramps to do this today and I don't believe it can be done or at least not with the car only raised 6".
Roger
Drove the car up on ramps to do this today and I don't believe it can be done or at least not with the car only raised 6".
Roger
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2000
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From: Bloomington MN
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Re: Tunnel Insulation (RMS73)
No. It's too big. I thought about it too, but after rolling my creeper under the car, it's pretty obvious that it wont work. I ended up swapping trannies anyway, so it was no big deal then. If you do end up removing the trans to put in the insulation, you might want to check the condition of the battery cable too. It sits between the insulation and the trans, and you would have easy access to it if you have the trans removed. It's not as hard as you think to pull the trans. I also added Dynamat Extreme to the interior floor of my car...but I can't comment on how well it works yet. Good luck with whatever you choose to do. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin TX
Re: Tunnel Insulation (RMS73)
The OE "insulation" is really a reflector. You should have one but if you really want to control tunnel heat, add insulation over and around the hump under the carpet. Koolmat is best but most expensive. Several have used reflective foil insulation from Home Depot or Lowes.
