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> Handy Stuff, Insulation on the cheap
Howard
post Oct 13 2006, 08:57 AM
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Last trip to Moab almost melted the kids crayons in the back of Suzi. Seems like big nasty muffler generates quite a bit of heat back there. This looks pretty good. Thoughts?

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post Oct 13 2006, 09:08 AM
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QUOTE(Howard @ Oct 13 2006, 08:57 AM) *

Last trip to Moab almost melted the kids crayons in the back of Suzi. Seems like big nasty muffler generates quite a bit of heat back there. This looks pretty good. Thoughts?

Whitney!



NASA uses it, so it must be good... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Something I might consider for the firewall..
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post Oct 13 2006, 10:31 AM
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Howard,

"Cheapest" would be to just get a piece of household fiberglass insulation from the Big Boxes. Its very light. Have wifey sow a big fabric "pillowcase" in something that matches your interior and you'd have a nice big soft cushy and cool rear trunk for a few bucks....

If you are trying to deaden sound, then this adhesive backed stuck-on foam with lead liner is the way to go.. but you pay weight penalty:

Engine Room Insulation

Keeps my diesels' noise in the engine room...
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post Oct 13 2006, 11:11 AM
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post Oct 13 2006, 11:41 AM
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QUOTE(Brian Mifsud @ Oct 13 2006, 09:31 AM) *

Howard,

"Cheapest" would be to just get a piece of household fiberglass insulation from the Big Boxes. Its very light. Have wifey sow a big fabric "pillowcase" in something that matches your interior and you'd have a nice big soft cushy and cool rear trunk for a few bucks....

If you are trying to deaden sound, then this adhesive backed stuck-on foam with lead liner is the way to go.. but you pay weight penalty:

Engine Room Insulation

Keeps my diesels' noise in the engine room...


I'll consider that on my next full keel 914. Trying to keep this one on the step (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Oct 13 2006, 02:57 PM
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Do you have a muffler shield?

Where would you put it? Underneath correct?
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post Oct 13 2006, 10:55 PM
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Do you have a muffler shield?

Where would you put it? Underneath correct?


What's a muffler shield? Was just going to line the trunk, but will take a look underneath. Sounds like a good idea if it doesn't trap water.
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post Oct 14 2006, 02:29 AM
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QUOTE(Howard @ Oct 13 2006, 08:55 PM) *

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Oct 13 2006, 01:57 PM) *

Do you have a muffler shield?

Where would you put it? Underneath correct?


What's a muffler shield?



Curved piece of metal that goes above the muffler.....
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post Oct 14 2006, 02:42 AM
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Missing that.
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post Oct 14 2006, 06:00 AM
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QUOTE(GWN7 @ Oct 14 2006, 04:29 AM) *

QUOTE(Howard @ Oct 13 2006, 08:55 PM) *

QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Oct 13 2006, 01:57 PM) *

Do you have a muffler shield?

Where would you put it? Underneath correct?


What's a muffler shield?



Curved piece of metal that goes above the muffler.....



Not all car manufacturers used them.
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post Oct 14 2006, 06:38 AM
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914's 101 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

front trunk=cold
back trunk=hot
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post Oct 14 2006, 07:15 AM
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They sell the same stuff for boat cowels in marine stores but it is a little heavy.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) I don't see how driving with your roof off makes for a hot interior though? If the paint dosen't peal, it ain't that hot!
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post Oct 14 2006, 08:36 AM
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Missing that.



Howard,

You can easily slap together a heat shield. Go to Big Box or Orchard Supply, and buy a piece of aluminum sheet metal. Clamp it between 2 2"x4"s, bend it to suit, and pop a couple of screw mounting holes in it...
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post Oct 14 2006, 11:26 AM
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Sounds like a good project. This was first long trip with the Triad, and it got a bit toasty back there. Was a shield stock on 914's?
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post Oct 14 2006, 12:14 PM
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Was a shield stock on 914's?


All I've worked on have had it.
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post Oct 14 2006, 03:53 PM
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Mine's also not shielded. But there was previous rust repair from in the rear trunk in my car...
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post Oct 14 2006, 05:41 PM
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early cars had a bolt in shield as i recall....

late cars were all welded on
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