[DeTomaso] Heat Insulation - Engine Bay

[gow2 at rc-tech.net]

I lined the firewall and the wells where I ran my exhaust with Thermo-Tec
from Summit:

http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/Elect/rear%20el.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/cooling/cool1.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/air/airtank1.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/ex/exh1.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/ex/exh2.jpg
http://www.rc-tech.net/cars2/panttransam/ex/exh3.jpg





>
> I am about to reinstall an engine with 180s into the engine bay and
> would appreciate product recommendations for protecting the painted bay
> from heat generated by the exhaust pipes.
>
> I intend to use a stainless steel sheet attached to the decklid to
> provide protection.  Any suggestions as to what to insulate the side
> facing the decklid?  I hope to have the engine bay facing side polished.
>
> Additionally, I welded, prior to painting, mounting nuts on the
> underside of the decklid for attaching the stainless heat barrier. Is
> anyone aware of an insulated bolt/stud arrangement that would reduce the
> heat exchange?
>
> Also, the header pipes do pass close to a section of painted engine
> bay.  The previous solution was to rivet polished stainless steel sheet
> over that painted section.  Is there another approach to consider?
> Perhaps a pipe wrap for those 5", or a space age thin layer of something
> that is impervious to heat transfer.
>
> I've seen new products introduced from time to time; anyone know the
> latest and greatest?
>
> Thanks
> JT
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