Is this normal???excessive heat?
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Heel & Toe
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Is this normal???excessive heat?
I recently bought my first Corvette, it is a pre-owned 2008 base model with the Z51 package. I noticed that if I touch the part of the manual gearshift, just below the **** (by the metal ring which secures the **** to the stick and leather boot) that if feels hot, I also feel some heat in the center console. I know that the car chassis is low, and I am sitting right on top of the engine/transmission, but is this normal or should I bring it to the dealership to see if something is wrong.
Le Mans Master
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From: Sausalito CA
Normal (unless the car has the exhaust modified poorly)
Do not put a chocolate bar in that center console!
Do a search,...there are tunnel plates and heat liners to reduce the heat.
This is a known complaint.
Do not put a chocolate bar in that center console!
Do a search,...there are tunnel plates and heat liners to reduce the heat.
This is a known complaint.
Track Junky
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From: Orlando Area
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I actually put some Aluminum AC duct tape on my stock tunnel plate the last time I dropped the drivetrain and it seemed to make a difference. A roll costs about $10. It may be worth the effort since it's significantly cheaper than an aftermarket tunnel plate.
I perfer the cheap and easy. Just my 2 cents.
Sean
I perfer the cheap and easy. Just my 2 cents.
Sean
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Sir, take a look at this item. http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...insulator.html I installed it in my 07 Z51 A6 and like it a lot. 
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The Tunnel Plate w/Thermal abs from Elite Enginneering & the insulation kit from Crazy Cowboy were 2 of the best mods for my C6. Got rid of the heat & some of the drone from my Flowmaster exhaust.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...tic-vette.html
Good Luck.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...tic-vette.html
Good Luck.
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St. Jude Donor '08
You can significantly reduce cabin heat and some road noise by installing some thin insulation on the floor and tunnel.
Heres what I did. I used some thin heat duct insulation called FROST KING and some foil covered bubble wrap called REFLECTEX (SP?). It made a big difference!
The insulated tunnel plate also helps some. I have the entire drive train out for some work and I plan on installing the frost king on the inside of the tunnel before i reinstall the drive train!
Heres what I did. I used some thin heat duct insulation called FROST KING and some foil covered bubble wrap called REFLECTEX (SP?). It made a big difference!
The insulated tunnel plate also helps some. I have the entire drive train out for some work and I plan on installing the frost king on the inside of the tunnel before i reinstall the drive train!
