insulation pad under hood,do we need it?

[chefster]

It seems to me it restricts the airflow which is needed to cool the intake manifold.Why did yhey put it on there ,to keep the engine warm on cool nights?How much does it wiegh?

 

[gcomfx.com]

It's suppose help put fires out and insulate the engine when it's cold out... I haven't had mine on the car for 2 years.... no problems here...

 

[red94fiveo]

I agree with everyone else. Been running without one for about a year with no problems.

 

[94TURBO5 O]

It weighs less than a pound and that would be a negative on needing it under the hood. I don't have one on for 3 years now.

thanks for the free pic post

 

[94GTLaserRC]

It weighs less than a pound and that would be a negative on needing it under the hood. I don't have one on for 3 years now.

thanks for the free pic post

Show OFF!!!

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

im taking mine off tomorow now, its all torn up from my blower belt

 

[BlueOvalStangGT]

JR, you broke 11's and didnt make a post about it???

 

[94TURBO5 O]

JR, you broke 11's and didnt make a post about it???

No big deal I kinda expected it with the addition of the PMS.
I did it Friday night under the lights @ in nice cold asz weather. They know my car @ MIR and decided to let me go twice and then I had to get off b/c no NHRA approved roll bar.
I have some friends renting a track soon so I'll really be able to test and tune some of my programs w/o limited runs.

 

[SN95StangMan]

I like the running horse on the thing, so I leave it on.

 

[94GTStang]

haven't had mine on for five years now. No problems.

 

[urban96]

hey JR what strut tower brace is that that ur running?

 

[donjohn]

hey JR what strut tower brace is that that ur running?

is it called "bend and powder coat chrome"?

anyways, i thought the insulator was on there so ur hood doesn't get hot and peel, but hence you guys... i think i'll be takin mine off sometime

btw: JR, that looks like a new pic, i think i'll add it to my collection

 

[bard]

It seems to me it restricts the airflow which is needed to cool the intake manifold.Why did yhey put it on there ,to keep the engine warm on cool nights?How much does it wiegh?

The only safety reason for Ford to put it on there is to help smother the flames if you have a fire. Sure it looks better without it, but is it worth it?

 

[brian15]

No big deal I kinda expected it with the addition of the PMS.
I did it Friday night under the lights @ in nice cold asz weather. They know my car @ MIR and decided to let me go twice and then I had to get off b/c no NHRA approved roll bar.
I have some friends renting a track soon so I'll really be able to test and tune some of my programs w/o limited runs.

hey man i noticed your from va , how many people do you have renting the track i work at wldorf ford and a few of us have been talking about it also maybe we could work something out , just let me know when your doing it if you dont mind and all im only talkin about 5 or 6 people rite now

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thanks Brian

 

[chefster]

I'm takin it off now,i THINK with all the dirt oil and soot it wiehgs more than a pound,and i can see where it is smothering my intake,,,the plastic to keep it on is cheap so i'll just throw it up in the barn till i get tired of lookin at it. Ya the hood looks so much better

 

[94TURBO5 O]

hey JR what strut tower brace is that that ur running?

BBK GT-40 design.

 

[94TURBO5 O]

brian15
I'm going with one of the Shebly Cobra clubs in Nov. It's going to be a closed private session.

There is a Shootout for my Mustang club on the 23rd @ Mason Dixon and Ford Fever Classic @ MIR on the 24th.
http://www.northernvirginiamustangclub.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2801&highlight=

 

[FastGT94]

JR, where'd you get the chrome firewall cover? I've always wanted to find one...

 

[CManT1914]

Anybody had any problems with it causing the paint on the exterior of the hood to peel and/or bubble?

 

[gcomfx.com]

Anybody had any problems with it causing the paint on the exterior of the hood to peel and/or bubble?

Nope....