[DeTomaso] Heat Insulation - Engine Bay

[Asa Jay Laughton]

I'd like to put this stuff above the cooling tubes running under the
car.  Even with the heater hoses shut off in the engine compartment, the
console got uncomfortably hot last week when I took it for a drive.  The
trouble is, all the original undercoating is still there and I don't
know this stuff will stick to that very well.

Asa

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired
& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA
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On 8/4/2013 5:33 AM, gow2 at rc-tech.net wrote:
> I cannot say that I have tested the thermal properties but I like the way
> the stuff cuts up, lays on. It is kind of thick and it takes a good pair
> of siccors or a good knife to get through it. It is pliable and molds
> around curves well.
>
> If it has the heat properties it says, it should be good stuff.
>
> G
>
>> Thanks Gary
>>
>> I appreciate your input and taking time to respond
>>
>> JT
>> On 8/3/2013 8:30 PM, gow2 at rc-tech.net wrote:
>>> 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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