Keeping It Cool

ROBERT GWALTNEY · #1 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 08:43 PM

I'm at the point where I,m ready to put the body on. I would like to know what type of heat shields work best. I thought I would cover both interior and exterior sides of the trans tunnel and foot boxes. And do the self adhesive type hold up on the underside of the body.

thanks Robert

sparks · #2 (**permalink**) 11-09-2008, 08:57 PM

I wouldnt think that putting it on the inside wouldnt do much good.....Most of the deflection would be done out side...Maybe a double layer on the outside w/ maybe a 1/4 in. gap between for air circ..????????just a thought . I would not use tape to mount!!!!!

427 S/O · #3 (**permalink**) 11-10-2008, 05:57 AM

The aluminum bubble insulation works great, just put in under the carpet and inside firewall. I would keep the underside clean as possible..imo.

Ron61 · #4 (**permalink**) 11-10-2008, 06:15 AM

I used ThermoTech on mine and it helped a lot. Easy to work with and you can glue it on or use rivets. I believe what I used was rated to withstand 2,000 degrees. I covered the firewall, all brake lines, and also the underside of the transmission tunnel.

Ron