[Z06] Will this Eliminate Glove Box and Center Console Heat...
05-02-2006, 04:53 PM
#41
Originally Posted by MAJ Z06
I asked one of the GM engineers (chassis) I've had email contact with about these heavy tunnel plates and asked him what they would do, he said, "Add mass."
Much to my surprise the steel tunnel plate does indeed reduce the creaking that seems inevitable on my driveway. I don't have the equipment to measure the actual increase in torsional stiffness, but I'm amazed every time I drive away now. Frankly, I added the plate on a lark (because I was doing the exhaust anyway) and thought all I'd have was some pretty "added mass". My take - GM should make this part beefier stock.
BTW, Elite Engineering implies the 3/8" aluminum plate will be stiffer than the .125" steel plate. Unless they know something about steel or the aluminum alloy they're using I don't, the steel should actually be a little stiffer at these thicknesses.
06-30-2013, 05:34 PM
#42
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Has anybody wrapped the exhaust pipes that go down the center of the car with header wrap? I am thinking of trying that but have heard of metal fatigue from retaining the heat in the exhaust pipes? Any thoughts!
07-01-2013, 01:39 AM
#43
I was thinking of doing the same thing. Never heard of the fatigue bit
07-01-2013, 03:13 AM
#44
Came across this stuff
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DEI-050501/
Might be a much cheaper alternative
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/DEI-050501/
Might be a much cheaper alternative
07-01-2013, 08:01 AM
#45
Burning Brakes
I've installed the 160 stat just because I don't like the AC shutting down at long stop lights. It doesn't however reduce any heat coming through the console. I haven't installed headers yet but when I do I plan to buy a set of Melrose ceramic coated. I've contacted them to see how much it would cost or if it's even possible, to coat the rest of the exhaust as far as the rear muffler connections. To each his own but this is an issue and for me........just me......ceramic coating is the way to reduce in cabin temps.
07-01-2013, 08:26 AM
#46
Melting Slicks
I've installed the 160 stat just because I don't like the AC shutting down at long stop lights. It doesn't however reduce any heat coming through the console. I haven't installed headers yet but when I do I plan to buy a set of Melrose ceramic coated. I've contacted them to see how much it would cost or if it's even possible, to coat the rest of the exhaust as far as the rear muffler connections. To each his own but this is an issue and for me........just me......ceramic coating is the way to reduce in cabin temps.
http://swaintech.com/race-coatings/r...aust-coatings/
07-01-2013, 08:02 PM
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07-02-2013, 12:11 AM
#48
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Using header wrap
look at designengineering.com web sit under header wrap FQA and they have an answer on wrapping the exhaust pipes too tight will cause metal fatigue.
07-02-2013, 11:07 PM
#49
Team Owner
I have a tunnel heat shield (http://www.jegs.com/i/Thermo+Tec/893...FVBp7Aoddi0AkQ), and it helped a little bit...but it basically just postpones the heat soak. Once the tunnel area is heat soaked, nothing really helps.
I'm thinking of going with the Exotic vettes insulation kit that lines the whole interior floorboard of the car. Stuff only weighs a few pounds and is supposed to be real good at cutting down heat and road noise.
I'm thinking of going with the Exotic vettes insulation kit that lines the whole interior floorboard of the car. Stuff only weighs a few pounds and is supposed to be real good at cutting down heat and road noise.
07-02-2013, 11:59 PM
#50
Instructor
See my post in this thread. Header wraps made a significant improvement.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/3293726-floorboard-heat.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-tech-performance/3293726-floorboard-heat.html
Last edited by ROBMARZ; 07-03-2013 at 05:34 AM.
07-03-2013, 12:15 AM
#51
I have a tunnel heat shield (http://www.jegs.com/i/Thermo+Tec/893...FVBp7Aoddi0AkQ), and it helped a little bit...but it basically just postpones the heat soak. Once the tunnel area is heat soaked, nothing really helps.
I'm thinking of going with the Exotic vettes insulation kit that lines the whole interior floorboard of the car. Stuff only weighs a few pounds and is supposed to be real good at cutting down heat and road noise.
I'm thinking of going with the Exotic vettes insulation kit that lines the whole interior floorboard of the car. Stuff only weighs a few pounds and is supposed to be real good at cutting down heat and road noise.
Check out this thread post #15
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...f-exhaust.html
And here's the items:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-Kin...3#.UdOkp66t8rB
http://www.lowes.com/pd_13357-56291-BP24025_0__
07-03-2013, 12:35 AM
#52
Team Owner
You can get very similar stuff from home depot and Lowe's, probably what I'll be doing.
Check out this thread post #15
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...f-exhaust.html
And here's the items:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-Kin...3#.UdOkp66t8rB
http://www.lowes.com/pd_13357-56291-BP24025_0__
Check out this thread post #15
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...f-exhaust.html
And here's the items:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Frost-Kin...3#.UdOkp66t8rB
http://www.lowes.com/pd_13357-56291-BP24025_0__
07-09-2013, 04:00 PM
#53
Drifting
What did you expect him to say? That GM engineered a weakness into the frame of the car? Unlikely that you'd hear that.
Much to my surprise the steel tunnel plate does indeed reduce the creaking that seems inevitable on my driveway. I don't have the equipment to measure the actual increase in torsional stiffness, but I'm amazed every time I drive away now. Frankly, I added the plate on a lark (because I was doing the exhaust anyway) and thought all I'd have was some pretty "added mass". My take - GM should make this part beefier stock.
BTW, Elite Engineering implies the 3/8" aluminum plate will be stiffer than the .125" steel plate. Unless they know something about steel or the aluminum alloy they're using I don't, the steel should actually be a little stiffer at these thicknesses.
Much to my surprise the steel tunnel plate does indeed reduce the creaking that seems inevitable on my driveway. I don't have the equipment to measure the actual increase in torsional stiffness, but I'm amazed every time I drive away now. Frankly, I added the plate on a lark (because I was doing the exhaust anyway) and thought all I'd have was some pretty "added mass". My take - GM should make this part beefier stock.
BTW, Elite Engineering implies the 3/8" aluminum plate will be stiffer than the .125" steel plate. Unless they know something about steel or the aluminum alloy they're using I don't, the steel should actually be a little stiffer at these thicknesses.
Gary
07-12-2013, 10:09 AM
#54
Racer
i just added headers and x pipe to car... it was hot before and i complained of it...
When installing the headers and x pipe i asked for them to be heat wrapped. Also had the car insulated with some heat sheilding reflective mat under the carpeting of the interior all over the trans tunnel and under the seats and behind the seats.
Still hot as ***** in the car, and i have a 160 thermostat also.
When installing the headers and x pipe i asked for them to be heat wrapped. Also had the car insulated with some heat sheilding reflective mat under the carpeting of the interior all over the trans tunnel and under the seats and behind the seats.
Still hot as ***** in the car, and i have a 160 thermostat also.
