[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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