Hood Liner Question
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Lepus-temperamentalus
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Hood Liner Question
If you've taken your hood liner off, can you drive the car?
I know it's for noise suppression but does it also protect the hood from engine heat? Will your paint be damaged if you drive with it off?
I know it's for noise suppression but does it also protect the hood from engine heat? Will your paint be damaged if you drive with it off?
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Yes, you can drive the car with the hoodliner off. However, IMO it looks better with it on there and with the logo painted.
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Yes, you can drive without it. It is not there to suppress heat.
Look at how many people have custom painted rail covers. They sit just a few inches from the headers/exhaust manifolds...the hottest spot there is in an engine bay. The paint on those don't melt, why would your hood?
The hoodliner, besides being a sound-deadener, it a measure for fire suppression.
In the event of an engine fire, the liner will give way, fall down, and (hopefully) smother the fire.
Look at how many people have custom painted rail covers. They sit just a few inches from the headers/exhaust manifolds...the hottest spot there is in an engine bay. The paint on those don't melt, why would your hood?
The hoodliner, besides being a sound-deadener, it a measure for fire suppression.
In the event of an engine fire, the liner will give way, fall down, and (hopefully) smother the fire.
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Yes, you can drive the car with the hoodliner off. However, IMO it looks better with it on there and with the logo painted.
Plus, you lose 10 HP. 
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Originally Posted by JDs00PewterCoupe
Yes, you can drive the car with the hoodliner off. However, IMO it looks better with it on there and with the logo painted.
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
Yes, you can drive without it. It is not there to suppress heat.
Look at how many people have custom painted rail covers. They sit just a few inches from the headers/exhaust manifolds...the hottest spot there is in an engine bay. The paint on those don't melt, why would your hood?
The hoodliner, besides being a sound-deadener, it a measure for fire suppression.
In the event of an engine fire, the liner will give way, fall down, and (hopefully) smother the fire.
Look at how many people have custom painted rail covers. They sit just a few inches from the headers/exhaust manifolds...the hottest spot there is in an engine bay. The paint on those don't melt, why would your hood?
The hoodliner, besides being a sound-deadener, it a measure for fire suppression.
In the event of an engine fire, the liner will give way, fall down, and (hopefully) smother the fire.
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
The hoodliner, besides being a sound-deadener, it a measure for fire suppression.
In the event of an engine fire, the liner will give way, fall down, and (hopefully) smother the fire.
In the event of an engine fire, the liner will give way, fall down, and (hopefully) smother the fire.
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Originally Posted by JACKAL0PE
Exactly why I'm asking. I want to know if I can drive it while I'm painting the hoodliner. I'm doing something a bit more than just painting the logo and it will take more time.
And I know you'll show us the pics when your done!
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Originally Posted by srchief100
Great And I know you'll show us the pics when your done!
And I know you'll show us the pics when your done!
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Originally Posted by dragon84
hmm, so after the hoodliner is covered in black paint and then custom painted will it still smother out the flames or will it be more like adding lighter fluid to a BBQ grill??????????????
