Under the hood insulation for a 1978 Firebird

[Mr.JimBeam]

what are the pro's and con's of removing the under the hood insulation?

I am thinking about removing it entirely, just to start cleaning out the engine compartment.

any advice will be greatly appreciated! : )

 

[melsg5]

well it serves 2 purposes, noise reduction and keeps the hood cooler. If you have a chance put in a 180 degree thermostat if it doesnt already have one.

 

[Mr.JimBeam]

Thermostat? really? like in the hood?


btw, its the original insulation so its all filthy and oily and falling apart...
any brands that you would recommend? I have browsed the internet, but it seems that everyone with an older car rips them out, and everyone with a newer car, keeps them in order to keep the engine heat from messing up the paint.

 

[melsg5]

the thermostat is in the engine, the idea is the engine runs cooler with a 180 thermostat versus the factory unit which is 195.
Try www.amesperf.com or www.performanceyears.com for a new pad if you want one.

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[nightroddersp]

Dynamat is cost effective, sound is not that much of an issue with my t/a, as is the heat after getting stuck in traffic in the summer.

 

[Mr.JimBeam]

alrighty, cool thanks guys!