Trunk heat shield
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I looked at the TKO package and realized it was just too expensive. The same insulation plus a gold liner is available on Amazon. Check the other insulation threads here for links.
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Here's my DIY project for ~$50 with actually data to back it up:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...for-trunk.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...for-trunk.html
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From: Orlando, FL
I bought the foil backed self adhesive insulation sheets from Amazon. Took the trunk liner out and covered the outside with insulation. I didn’t do any “engineering studies” on the project but the trunk area still gets hot as bejezus.
You have a huge heat source right in front of the trunk area and the muffler system under it. (Remember, heat rises) It’s a freakin oven. No matter what you do short of installing an air conditioner, it’s still going to get hot.IMHO.
You have a huge heat source right in front of the trunk area and the muffler system under it. (Remember, heat rises) It’s a freakin oven. No matter what you do short of installing an air conditioner, it’s still going to get hot.IMHO.
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From: San Jose CA
Heat Shield products from Summit.
If its good enough for serious heat its good enough for my trunk.
Inside trunk heat shields: Heatshield Products Stealth Shields 810001 (black fabric type)
ENGINE SIDE trunk: Heatshield Products STICKY™ SHIELD:180021 (peel and stick heat shield)
You will notice a difference.
If its good enough for serious heat its good enough for my trunk.
Inside trunk heat shields: Heatshield Products Stealth Shields 810001 (black fabric type)
ENGINE SIDE trunk: Heatshield Products STICKY™ SHIELD:180021 (peel and stick heat shield)
You will notice a difference.
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I bought the foil backed self adhesive insulation sheets from Amazon. Took the trunk liner out and covered the outside with insulation. I didn’t do any “engineering studies” on the project but the trunk area still gets hot as bejezus.
You have a huge heat source right in front of the trunk area and the muffler system under it. (Remember, heat rises) It’s a freakin oven. No matter what you do short of installing an air conditioner, it’s still going to get hot.IMHO.
You have a huge heat source right in front of the trunk area and the muffler system under it. (Remember, heat rises) It’s a freakin oven. No matter what you do short of installing an air conditioner, it’s still going to get hot.IMHO.
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Doubt that will be noticed when it comes to weight.
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I have the Block-It kit in my car. On short trips, it works great. Maybe a 10-15* difference from cold. Longer trips, the heat will go above 100 but less than 120. To really maximise cooling in the trunk, I would suggest any type of insulation mentioned here plus a trunk mat. I installed the GM "Jake" mat recently and on the short trip there was no increase in temp from cold. I have not had a chance to take a longer trip to see how much cooler it stays with just the insulation installed.