Really quick question, im not sure if this is right?

[alex99gst]

ok ive seen that a lot of people remove that stupid carpet insulator crap on the underside of the hood. i was told today that if u did that then the engine heat would cause the hood to eventually melt. is this true? i thought since the hood was made of steel it would just get crap hot? oh well just if you know what would happen if i removed it from the car if it would have any harmful side effects. sorry for the stupid question but i want to know

 

[gsxtacy]

With out the "fire blanket" this is what happens :

the extreme heat from the exhaust manifold accelerates paint deterioration. Essentially BAKING the clear coat off first, followed by the base coat, followed by rust.

That was a fire blanket you are refering to......Fire erupts underhood, plastic clips melt, Fire blanket drops on engine smothering flames. Or thats how it was designed to work. I have never had a engine fire with a DSM.

A Z28...well thats a different story.

gsxtacy

 

[alex99gst]

it just seemed like to me that it would insulate the heat in the engine and keep it there but i guess ill keep it. thanks bro

 

[Defiant]

That was a fire blanket you are refering to......Fire erupts underhood, plastic clips melt, Fire blanket drops on engine smothering flames. Or thats how it was designed to work.

NO. NO, NO, NO, NO, NO!

It is ONLY for heat insulation, and
will do SHIT-ALL for a fire.

IT IS NOT A "FIRE BLANKET"
of ANY sort.

GodDAMN, this myth is tough to kill.


ow, crap. I blew out a cholesterol plug.