I have a 92 Firebird Formula. My question is how inportant is the matting material under the hood. The entire car is spotless except for this material and I would like to remove it. The only purpose I see for this is to protect the paint from excessive heat. But is it absolutly nesassary? Can I remove it without causing problems to my paint? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

I've heard of people who removed it and had no problems. I don't believe it is absolutely necessary.


PS - Welcome to the boards.

 

It's more for quieting engine noises than anything. Your paint will be fine.

 

Thanks, I think I will remove it then.

 

I havn't had mine on for about 5 months. no problems

 

I live in sunny, hot So. Cal. I've had it off for 2 years now with no problems. It's mostly there to muffle sound and to help the engine warm-up in cold weather. I think it looks a lot cleaner with it gone.

 

but if you were to replace it, who makes factory looking replacements?



i would use dynamat or equ, but i dont want a shiny metal surface, id prefer somthing black

 

I've seen it in the Classic Industries catalogue.

 

GM.. they are still available.

 

It is designed to aid in an engine fire. The round plastic tabs are designed to melt first then the insulator would fall over the engine in an attempt to die it out.

By the way Ator, awesome car!!!

 

I purchased mine from GM, perhaps, two months ago. If I recall correctly, the price was $44.

JamesC

 

Thanks, I get compliments all the time, can't say as I mind either. I've got a 67 Camaro RS/SS fully restored about 10 years ago and I still will get more compliments for the Firebird.

 

It does it's job aiding quite well too

 

cool..

next pay check i might get a new one. perahps get new coolent and windshiled washer bottles at teh same time.