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Henry Cloutier

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Under hood Insulation Blanket
« on: October 28, 2021, 12:09:08 AM »
Greetings all, I am curious as to the function of the insulation blanket on the underside of the hood. Cowl induction I get but why the blanket? I've always ran with the impression that heat is the engines enemy so why keep it under the hood?
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Re: Under hood Insulation Blanket
« Reply #1 on: October 28, 2021, 12:13:40 AM »
Sound deadening.

Henry Cloutier

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Re: Under hood Insulation Blanket
« Reply #2 on: October 28, 2021, 12:32:20 AM »
I guess I hadn't considered that. Interesting.
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Re: Under hood Insulation Blanket
« Reply #3 on: October 28, 2021, 01:24:37 AM »
It is Tied to the RPO Z87, the Custom Interior (a.k.a. Deluxe Interior).
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Re: Under hood Insulation Blanket
« Reply #4 on: October 28, 2021, 03:39:05 AM »
All SS & ducted hood cars had hood insulation no matter what interior....Joe
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Re: Under hood Insulation Blanket
« Reply #5 on: October 28, 2021, 11:12:45 AM »
In this instance the car is a standard interior. Was the decision to install blankets driven by solid lifter noise?
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Re: Under hood Insulation Blanket
« Reply #6 on: October 28, 2021, 09:41:03 PM »
In this instance the car is a standard interior. Was the decision to install blankets driven by solid lifter noise?
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I wouldn't think so. My L48 RS/SS w/deluxe interior has the hood insulation.
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Re: Under hood Insulation Blanket
« Reply #7 on: October 29, 2021, 12:00:46 AM »
Hummm, ok thanks you all!
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Hank