Why hood liner/engine cover?
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Why hood liner/engine cover?
ive seen a number of posts regarding the above. aside from any physical appeal, is there any good reason to purchase one of these--e.g., better insulation to enhance paint life on hood, noise mitigation? it would seem to me that since it would tend to retain heat under the hood, it would not be a good thing to have.
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It's all about customization and personalization for show. Not performance nor better protection of the hood's paint.
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ive seen a number of posts regarding the above. aside from any physical appeal, is there any good reason to purchase one of these--e.g., better insulation to enhance paint life on hood, noise mitigation? it would seem to me that since it would tend to retain heat under the hood, it would not be a good thing to have.
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It started with the LT1 in the 90's with the injectors, to the rocker arms on the LT4 so they went with plastic valve covers. Many people here on the forum have complained about engine noises.
The hood 'insulator' is just that.... can't have whiney Corvette owners complaining about a hot hood.
