[DeTomaso] Heat Insulation - Engine Bay

[Jeff Detrich]

http://www.coolcarceramic.com/

Spray it or paint it on the back side of the stainless. It will also dampen
any vibrations (ie, sounds) from the stainless steel and will be invisible
since it's on the backside.

Jeff
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On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM, John Taphorn <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com>wrote:

>
> 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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