I used the same stuff and installed it on the transmission side of the
tranny cover. I confirm that it is cooler and quieter. I highly
recommend that any gaps in the firewall be plugged at the same time for
maximum effect. Sometimes the holes for the wires get bigger than the
wires going through them. Use some "dum-dum" to plug 'em.
Vic Whitmore
Thornhill, Ontario
Dave Terrick wrote:
>
> Ken, Atwell, and list...
>
> to solve heat problems in the GT6 I used a product called Reflectix. It is
> essentially bubble packing with a reflective aluminuminuminum coating on
> each side. Seal the tunnel as best you can (use weatherstripping if
> necessary) and then make a pattern for the tunnel and for under the carpets.
> Install under the carpet and seal the pieces together with our secret
> weapon - duct tape.
>
> Reflectix reflects something like 90 percent of the heat and made the GT no
> warmer than my VW GTI in the bad days of summer... before that I'd take the
> GTI over the GT if it was above about 75 - 80 F. Now imay as well
> de-register the VW for the summer.
>
> You can get this stuff at Home Depot or other DIY stores. It is marketed
> for duct wrapping, water heaters, etc. It comes in many widths but $20
> worth of any combination should do you.
>
> Dave T
> Winterpeg
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ken Bertschy <kentop@dakotacom.net>
> To: Atwell Haines <carbuff@nac.net>
> Cc: spitfires@Autox.Team.Net <spitfires@Autox.Team.Net>
> Date: November 10, 1998 8:05 AM
> Subject: Re: Your Spitfire
>
> >
> >>Not to mention, the cloth seats feel good when the tranny tunnel doesn't
> >>seal, and all that engine bay heat pours into the interior. :)
> >
> >
> >This is a terrible problem with my Spitfire. In the winter, the heat is
> >welcome, but the summer makes long drives in my Spit impossible. You would
> >think that the carpeting would help keep the heat out, but it doesn't seem
> >to make a difference. Have you found a way to seal out the excessive heat?
> >
> >
> >
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