Z-Jay

I am planning on installing new headers soon looking around for new stuff for our Z06's I ran into this heat sheild made for C6 Z06's http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant.m...ory_Code=C6NEW

What do you all think?

rgregory

Might want to look into a coated aluminum tunnel plate. I put one on my C5Z a couple weeks ago and noticed a big difference, it cost $240 shipped from elite engineering.

Z-Jay

This should be a bigger topic I seen many threads on the heat issue but no one giving a fix like these....

chris36053

I tried the coated tunnel plate on my regular C6 and it only reduced the temps slightly. The tunnel plate works better to stiffen the car then it does to reduce heat. I looked into the Heatmaster but was reluctant to spend the money until i hear from other C6 owners that are using it.

Foosh

Perhaps it's not a bigger topic, because it's a non-issue for the vast majority of us.

itsaz

Well here's one that is very happy with the coated stainless tunnel plate from Elite Engineering. Reduced my console temp significantly in my C6Z. Of course the 3" sewer pipes they use for an exhaust may give off more heat than a regular C6. Try it, you'll like it

Tom in WF

Mako7

Ah, I posted the fix many times! BeCool under car tunnel shield and interior heat insulation. [Only for those who care about these things].

outnumbered

Looks like it could help.

forhamilton

Well if I wanted to fix the heat problem, that may not actually exist, where would I buy this product that may fix a problem that really isn't there.

nag1945

Rather than put in a shield why don't you just install 160 thermo and adjust fans mine runs 172 all day and no more heat and makes for a better program

Craig Lowell

Yeah, that's a good idea. You'd end up getting better performance out of the motor as well.

Time to spill coolant all over the garage floor again.

Z-Jay

Foosh I am glad to here it's a non-issue to you.

I could honestly say it's not a Huge issue but when I put my Cel Phone to charge where GM made a perfect spot to do so and I took it out about 45mins later it was like a hot piece of coal. I just thought that if there was some products out there that some forum members found that actually worked that it would be great to post and disscuss the results. I am a bit concerned about using SS Plate due to the extra weight so I was wondering how well the Alum Coated does compared to the Heat Shield. In any event as much as it is a non issue compared to how awesome this car is it's still a little issue that if I have headers installed I can kill two birds with one stone

Symbolic

Where did you purchase your Be-Cool under car tunnel shield? I did a Google search and came up with nothing. Maybe you could provide a phone number for the Be-Cool reseller (or for the manufacturer of this product). Thanks.

forhamilton

160 degree thermostat being installed now. I'll let you know afterwards.

Foosh

I don't understand how a lower temp t-stat could significantly alter the amount of tunnel heat. Having the fans come on 20-30 degrees earlier, shouldn't change the operating temp of the engine when fully warmed up. It just means the thermostat opens a little sooner when cold. The rest of the drive train still experiences the same heat.

In addition, I think the engine is designed to run at 190 (lower end of range) as a normal operating temp. Anything lower isn't necessarily better for the engine.

chris36053

The heating of the center console is not bad when your under way, but if you get stuck in stop and go traffic with these cars you will have excess heat in your center console area and cup holder.
A 160 t-stat is not going to do a thing for you. Your exhaust temps are the same whether your running a 160 or 190 t-stat.

Foosh

In addition, you may actually be causing premature wear by using a lower temp stat. You are causing your engine to take longer to warm up, and we all know most of the wear on an engine happens at start-up through warm-up. It needs to be at least at 190 for proper lubrication, and the sooner that happens the better.

forhamilton

Foosh

Agreed if I lived in a colder climate. I live in Corpus Chrisi, Texas. Always hot and humid. I installed the 160 degree thermostat to lower temperatures at the track.

LTC Z06

Yes, that type of insulation works very well. A friend of mine took the insulation blanket that goes around large diesel turbos and did this in his C5 Z06 with LT headers. The heat reduction was well worth the effort. Shop around some that price is high IMO.

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."

05C6spdvert

I'd say its a minor penalty if you live in a hot climate. If it bothered me (noticeable in my 01' Roadster but not a problem) then I would take action.