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transmission tunnel insulation

Posted: 2/20/06 8:37am Message 1 of 7
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Fayetteville, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 Corvette Convertable, 4 spd, 350 SB, Daily Driver

Hello again Corvette Lovers.  I am about ready to put my transmission back in and was wondering about these clips I have on the underbody of my car.  Does anyone have any experience with this undercar insulation?  Is it worth replacing, or is it just a magnet for dirt?

JR




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transmission tunnel insulation

Posted: 2/20/06 9:13am Message 2 of 7
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Newark, DE - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 Conv, 454HO,500HP-600TQ, TKO-600,3:70 HD rear,hotrod air, custom paint & suspension,1973 Ruby Red,T-top, 383 Stroker, TK)-500,frame off restro, 1967 Dodge Coronet, 340 stroker to 406, Dana 60

I replaced mine & it does help keep the noise & heat down & haven't noticed any excess dirt buildup.

Alan




                                               

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Posted: 2/20/06 10:48am Message 3 of 7
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When pulling things apart to replace the clutch discovered mine was a mess.  So rather than have the car tie up my buddy's garage waiting for a new one to arrive from a parts place decided to put everything back together without it.

"The Toy" gets driven "topless" 99% of the time so any extra noise and/or heat hasn't been noticed.




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transmission tunnel insulation

Posted: 2/20/06 1:14pm Message 4 of 7
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Irving, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
The original insulation above my tranny was all wadded/cramed up in a mess, so I replaced it. Also, replaced the insulation under the floor board and topped that off with new heat shields. No dirt or extra heat will come up through there anymore, not a dirt magnet for me. Guess it's just your own personal preference.   




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transmission tunnel insulation

Posted: 2/20/06 3:16pm Message 5 of 7
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I put a new one in mine, it really wasn't that difficult. Most of the old clips could be straightened back out to install the new tunnel insul. Replacement clips are available though.


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Posted: 2/21/06 4:22am Message 6 of 7
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I am going to replace that part.  I think in the summer months, even with the top down, I will be happy to keep extra heat from coming through the floor.  Since I have the tranny out anyway...


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Posted: 2/21/06 1:22pm Message 7 of 7
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[QUOTE=StreetShark] I am going to replace that part. I think in the summer months, even with the top down, I will be happy to keep extra heat from coming through the floor. Since I have the tranny out anyway...[/QUOTE]

I agree!



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