What does a hood liner do?

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Jun 20, 2007 | 05:14 PM

#21

Sven

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And don't buy into the bogus posts that claim it keeps paint on hood from cracking/crazing due to engine bay heat

Jun 20, 2007 | 05:27 PM

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The Clevite Kid

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From: Miami FL

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Originally Posted by Sven

And don't buy into the bogus posts that claim it keeps paint on hood from cracking/crazing due to engine bay heat

, because there BETTER be enough airflow through your engine compartment to keep everything below the paint-blister-temperature !!!

Jun 20, 2007 | 08:34 PM

#23

BaBa Booey

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From: Chesterfield Michigan

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Originally Posted by bugman

ok - I'm looking at these cool stainless stell mirror thingies that West Coast Corvettes sells:

I think they look great.
But doesn't the stock hood liner actually DO anything?
Doesn't is actually serve some purpose?
Am I sacrificing some function by removing the hood liner?

I thought somewhere years ago that cars had hood liners that could help squelch out fires ? or am I imagining this?

Good question

Jun 20, 2007 | 08:43 PM

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VET4LES

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From: San Clemente CA

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Originally Posted by Pipedreams

Myth, has 0 to due with fire suppression, has 2 purposes

1. Cosmetic

2. Noise reduction

They have been around for years as a noise reducer, the first I heard about fire protection was on this forum and I have never bought it.

Jun 20, 2007 | 10:03 PM

#25

yell03

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From: Bucks County PA

I put mine back on this evening.

Maybe it was unrelated, but my coolant temps were much higher today than yesterday.

Howard

Jun 20, 2007 | 11:15 PM

#26

pakora

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From: Pembroke Pines Florida

Took mine off today and was told that the car sounds louder now.

I LIKE!!!!!

Jun 21, 2007 | 12:54 AM

#27

C7GrandSport

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From: Rockville Centre NY

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Originally Posted by bugman

wow ! thanks for the great answers.
And that Silver Devil looks swwwweeet !
I really dig those reflections - I think I'll try to imitate that look

You mean I'm gonna see a reflection of the Silver Devil if you copy me? I don't think the world is ready for two of these

Jun 21, 2007 | 12:57 AM

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LMB 4 ME

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From: Boca Raton Inlet, Atlantic Ocean (Floridas east coast)

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Originally Posted by runutzzzzz

Yes it helps smoother a engine fire. It also reduces noise.

Cool avatar, did you take that pic? Beautiful!

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Jun 21, 2007 | 12:59 AM

#29

C7GrandSport

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From: Rockville Centre NY

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Originally Posted by 1bdasvt

Bill,that engine bay is looking SWEEETER each time I see it!!!!!

PS,I'm sure You've won some trophies with that baby!!

Thanks. Although not as spooky as your skull, the devil's eyes in the C6 logo freaks the judges out enough so they feel they better give me something!