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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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You know that heat shield that is on the inside of the hood on, if i took that off would it bubble the paint???
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Red93z28
You know that heat shield that is on the inside of the hood on, if i took that off would it bubble the paint???
No it won't.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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No doubt it but be careful with that. Those engines and shields get hot! I don't know about removing it like I said just be careful.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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Nope. Took mine off when I ran the stock hood. Don't have one on my aftermarket one either. You will be fine.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:44 AM
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Took mine off my LT1. Never had problems. Currently don't have one for my LS1. Paint is perfect.
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Heck I even have stickers plastered under the hood and they look flawless
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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Well if you think about it, not all the hoods came with the heat shielding material underneath. Like my SS hood. And they don't use any special paint on a hood without one, so you'll be fine.
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thanks guys appreciate the help
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Technically it isn't a heat shield. It's a fire blanket, supposedly designed to dislodge and smother the flames under the hood if there was ever a fire. The fact that it doubles as a heat shield is a bonus.
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
Technically it isn't a heat shield. It's a fire blanket, supposedly designed to dislodge and smother the flames under the hood if there was ever a fire. The fact that it doubles as a heat shield is a bonus.
Interesting, didn't know that.
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Originally Posted by ss.slp.ls1
Interesting, didn't know that.
Me either heh I'd be interested to see actually how well it works.


Me 93 either didn't come with one (don't see any mounting points) or doesn't have one now, no problems here!
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Whether or not it actually functions as such is anyone's guess.

Formula, why don't you set fire to your engine bay and see if it actually works?
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Originally Posted by RamAir95TA
Whether or not it actually functions as such is anyone's guess.

Formula, why don't you set fire to your engine bay and see if it actually works?
Your attempt at being a witty smart *** failed due to your inability to read all of a post

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Me 93 either didn't come with one (don't see any mounting points) or doesn't have one now, no problems here!
Of course, Me = My, since I'm sure that'll induce much confusion on your end.

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