Tunnel heat fix?
10-08-2017, 11:49 AM
#21
Pro
thx boss, Im gonna check out some of the items you've listed here. I dont track the car so I dont need additional tunnel plate support but the heat has to be fixed or the car will be replaced with a '16 or newer Cadi V.
getting rid of the 4 cats will be huge and I do have some very good heat mat product laying in the shop so Ill pull the current tunnel plate off and dress it up nicely. The combination of that and some insulation on top should do the trick.
thank you for the info! Still kicking myself for not buying a ZL!
getting rid of the 4 cats will be huge and I do have some very good heat mat product laying in the shop so Ill pull the current tunnel plate off and dress it up nicely. The combination of that and some insulation on top should do the trick.
thank you for the info! Still kicking myself for not buying a ZL!
10-08-2017, 11:55 AM
#22
Pro
Good luck
10-08-2017, 04:48 PM
#23
Race Director
I can't say I notice the chassis stiffer, but the tunnel and cabin are cooler even with the HCI than with all OEM and that was my reason for install, any chassis stiffening is a bonus ( I do run road course events).
on the Elite engineering tunnel plate, but you left out the part where it is literally twice as thick than the factory one. 1/8" vs 1/4" so it does stiffen the chassis that much more.
10-08-2017, 08:07 PM
#24
Le Mans Master
I had the crazy cowboy kit in my Z06 and have to say that the cheap insulation from home depot works way better for the heat and that the dynamat I placed in the trunk area and behind the seats and under the seats truly trumps all when combined with each other. My car is straight piped with 2" headers and it's loud inside but you can hear a passenger and don't feel deaf after driving it.
10-09-2017, 08:06 AM
#25
I had the crazy cowboy kit in my Z06 and have to say that the cheap insulation from home depot works way better for the heat and that the dynamat I placed in the trunk area and behind the seats and under the seats truly trumps all when combined with each other. My car is straight piped with 2" headers and it's loud inside but you can hear a passenger and don't feel deaf after driving it.
Also on another note.. those of you who have bought and installed the Crazy Cowboy(exotic vettes) precut insulation kits which kit did you go with? Base insulation kit or the Extreme insulation kit? I see the base kit is 5 lbs whereas the extreme is 15 lbs.
Thanks in advance 👍🏻
Last edited by heavychevy357; 10-09-2017 at 08:06 AM.
10-09-2017, 09:14 AM
#26
Le Mans Master
What cheap insulation from Home Depot are you guys speaking of specifically? Anyone have a picture or SKU# for those of us curious but not sure what brand, thickness, quantity, etc.
Also on another note.. those of you who have bought and installed the Crazy Cowboy(exotic vettes) precut insulation kits which kit did you go with? Base insulation kit or the Extreme insulation kit? I see the base kit is 5 lbs whereas the extreme is 15 lbs.
Thanks in advance 👍🏻
Also on another note.. those of you who have bought and installed the Crazy Cowboy(exotic vettes) precut insulation kits which kit did you go with? Base insulation kit or the Extreme insulation kit? I see the base kit is 5 lbs whereas the extreme is 15 lbs.
Thanks in advance 👍🏻
10-09-2017, 11:55 AM
#27
Pro
The vettenuts extreme kit is about 9 pounds . 2 years ago, i got it in promo at 299 (black friday if I remember writh) and I think it was free shipping(not sure) it was a very complete kit and they trow a bunch of left over pieces in case you want to add some in other places. Is it better than the kit from exoticvette??? I cant say, can only speak from my own experience
Last edited by The boss; 10-09-2017 at 11:55 AM.
10-09-2017, 04:17 PM
#28
Race Director
here is a heat insulation that sticks on the factory tunnel brace.... dont know how good it is though
https://specialty-auto-materials.net...e-heat-shield/
https://specialty-auto-materials.net...e-heat-shield/
10-10-2017, 07:52 PM
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I compared the Crazy Cowboy kit I installed in 2008 with the Home Depot insulation that I helped my friend install in his Vette in 2014 for about 1/3 the cost. It's essentially the same insulation, but the CC kit is precut with instructions. If you'd feel up to laying carpet on a circular staircase, then DIY. You'll need spray adhesive and 2" aluminum tape either way.
10-10-2017, 10:27 PM
#32
Pro
here is a heat insulation that sticks on the factory tunnel brace.... dont know how good it is though
https://specialty-auto-materials.net...e-heat-shield/
https://specialty-auto-materials.net...e-heat-shield/