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hood insulation kit from zip corvette (1/7)
 3/20/23 3:02pm
Domer94
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hi all , does anybody have experience with the kit from zip that has a thermal barrier then abs cover over it?

 

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Re: hood insulation kit from zip corvette (2/7)
 3/23/23 4:32am
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Domer94 said:

hi all , does anybody have experience with the kit from zip that has a thermal barrier then abs cover over it?

 

76-82 AcoustiSHIELD Hood Insulation (C3 Emblem)


What is your specific question about it?



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Re: hood insulation kit from zip corvette (3/7)
 3/23/23 8:22am
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Why does a hood need a thermal barrier?



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Re: hood insulation kit from zip corvette (4/7)
 3/23/23 8:34am
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F4Gary said:

Why does a hood need a thermal barrier?

I think the paint on the hood can crack if the engine's high heat is transferred to it for a long enough amount of time.




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Re: hood insulation kit from zip corvette (5/7)
 3/23/23 8:42am
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My LT-1 with a/c gets pretty hot in the summer and I've never had a problem with the paint.  I have no insulation.

I always thought the insulation was for noise deadening.



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Re: hood insulation kit from zip corvette (6/7)
 3/23/23 12:35pm
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it looked like a good idea as most vehicles have underhood insulation for paint protection and sound. just wasnt sure if this kit ended up being more trouble than its worth...

Re: hood insulation kit from zip corvette (7/7)
 4/5/23 10:59am
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I was told by an older than me gentleman at a car show that the reflection from the air filter cover can burn thru the hood paint and he showed me a cover for it when at shows, I bought one from a lady on NCRS site 

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