[DeTomaso] Heat Insulation - Engine Bay

John Taphorn jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com
Sun Aug 4 16:41:57 EDT 2013


Jeff

Thanks for taking the time to respond.  Have you used this stuff? 
Obviously, I need a lot less than 2 Gall.  Do you know if they sell 
smaller quantities? Website doesn't say.  Directions state that it 
doesn't store long after first use.

JT

On 8/4/2013 12:41 PM, Jeff Detrich wrote:
> 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
> 6559
>
>
> On Sat, Aug 3, 2013 at 5:32 PM, John Taphorn 
> <jtaphorn at kingwoodcable.com <mailto: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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