[DeTomaso] Heat Insulation - Engine Bay

[mark skwarek]

Asa,
 
Obviously you were not going fast enough. Driving like grandma I guess.
 
mark

From: "michael at michaelshortt.com" <michaelsavga at gmail.com>
To: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com> 
Cc: detomaso at poca.com 
Sent: Sunday, August 4, 2013 12:12 PM
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Heat Insulation - Engine Bay


Why not just wrap the tube?

Michael Shortt
On Aug 4, 2013 12:09 PM, "Asa Jay Laughton" <asajay at asajay.com> wrote:

> 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
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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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