I saw an old post about hood insulation and figured I'd start a new one.

I'm thinking of replacing my hood insulation pad and wondered if anyone tried the aftermarket product Hawk's has or 1A auto..?

I'd be worried about the part sagging since it isn't molded.

There are a few NOS ones out there boxed and never opened but the are $399-599 and that's not including shipping.

http://m.ebay.com/itm/1985-92-GM-F-B...-/331337282777

http://www.camarocentral.com/1985_19...p/14099509.htm

I remember seeing guys at shows with jet black pads that had the IROC-Z logo or Z/28 back in the day and am surprised no one is making those.

I'm all for originality, but I couldn't justify spending $500-$1000 on a part that was $30 that you never see. I think $300 shipping included would be my breaking point..

If anyone is really looking hard for the NOS part, there's some out there but you'll pay.

 

I just picked one up from 1AAuto but I haven't opened it up yet. My car is in the body shop right now, but I'll post back up after the pad is installed on my freshly painted hood. From the package, it looks to be good quality.

 

The aftermarket pad worked great on my Formula. Fits the hood scoop and everything.

Same mfg makes most to all of them, so it should be fine for an IROC too.

 

Is your scoop functional? If so did you have to cut it out in the liner?

 

This is promising! Thanks guys!

On the Formula do you feel the pad sags in between retainer clips?

It looks good in the pic..

The molded one is awesome because it is a solid molded piece the shape of the hood and won't sag. I understand the aftermarket ones roll up. I guess if they are stiff enough (not too floppy) they will stay in place..

I'm probably just going to get a new one.. My engine compartment looks awesome except for the hood insulator pad.

It seems like a good deal even if I don't love it.. Can't justify the NOS cost

 

It is functional, and no, I didn't have to cut anything. Worked right out of the box (bag).

No sagging that I can notice yet.

 

Wow, those are expensive! Something for me to note if I ever sell my new in box NOS Crossfire hood insulation.

 

Wow I agree, that's way expensive, I got one for my GTA from Car Motorsports and I was about that much not as expensive but close but atleast it has the GTA logo and is better quality than the factory.

 

Non molded insulators shed too much, molded is the way to go.

 

Yeah, but factory is factory.

 

Yeah, I was thinking about the guy who was smart enough to buy these up at $30 and is now reselling for $400-600..

There were times back in the day when I was getting parts for my 87 in the mid 90s where I thought, "I should stock up on these parts"..

I remember my horn button popping off and I pulled into a dealer and got a new one and installed it right there.. 20 min after it popped off I had a new one on..

Those were the days..

 

Here is mine, fits good and it doesn't sag. I bought this from Classic Industries about a year ago and just installed it months back.

 

Have there ever been an molded aftermarket pads made?

 

None that I know of.

 

That's what I thought.

 

So far the pics of the aftermarket ones look pretty good..

 

Quiet Ride will add a logo for you. Call them and they can do more than what is on their website.

 

Were these originally for safety or for heat shielding the paint on the hood? I haven't re installed one after painting the hood and may not if it isn't critical.

 

They're not for show...

They protect the paint, help regulate the engine bay temperature, dampen sound, etc

 

Sound only as far as I know.

 

Thanks! I'll look into it.. Used to see some nice ones at car shows back in the day..

People used to get a little crazy with the IROC logo, but under hood is cool for show..

 

I have an aftermarket pad I purchased from Hawks. Its not molded like the original, but it looks ok. It doesn't use as many of the clips to hold it up either. I think it only uses 9 or 10... Beats not having one and risking high heat bubbling the paint.

 

It looks pretty good to me..

Mine is ok, but old looking. The engine and compartment is so spotless I think it would freshen it up to have a new one.

I guess I can keep the original one somewhere just to have it. Can't justify the NOS price on these.

 

Thanks, I'll look into that.. Would be cool to get the IROC logo..