Under hood insulation...

navyman8903 · November 2nd, 2009, 02:19 PM

Who has taken out the under hood insulation?

I did it on my last mustang with no problems, but the bullitt is not performance white.....should I do it?

Anthony05GT · November 2nd, 2009, 02:23 PM

You can. I did when I had the stock hood, but Ford doesn't complete the painting under the hood cotton in most cases, but not all. My car wasn't fully painted and my son's '05 pretty much is.

onederful100 · November 2nd, 2009, 02:42 PM

took mine out due to the whipple SC pulley clearance. no problems, except like Anthony05gt said, it isn't completely painted under the hood liner.
heres mine and a friends GT both with the hood liner taken out. if you look real close you can see where towards the middle mine is a little yellow. sorry the pic is from sort of far away.

vastang757 · November 2nd, 2009, 03:07 PM

I see no yellow

07 Boss · November 2nd, 2009, 03:32 PM

Pulled mine off a long time ago. Just be careful not to break any of the plastic fasteners. I got half of one rattling around between the layers of the hood and I can't seem to get it out. I never notice it until I raise my hood and then I can hear it rattling down to the cowl area.

navyman8903 · November 2nd, 2009, 03:42 PM

k.... Sold. doing it tomorrow.

2006YellowGT · November 2nd, 2009, 04:30 PM

I have had mine off for the last two years.[IMG]<a href="http://s953.photobucket.com/albums/ae15/2006YellowGT/?action=view&current=DSC00387_387_020.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae15/2006YellowGT/DSC00387_387_020.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG]

Anthony05GT · November 2nd, 2009, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by vastang757

I see no yellow

Look in the center of the hood where the cut out area is. You can see the primer showing through.

stanglifemike · November 2nd, 2009, 04:55 PM

Try that pic again Yellow, I really want to see one in that color.

2006YellowGT · November 2nd, 2009, 06:17 PM

how i keep trying but it is not working

SoCalGT2005 · November 2nd, 2009, 06:57 PM

are there any downsides to taking the hood liner out? I imagine it serves some kind of purpose, anyone know why its there? ...I agree that it looks much better without it though.

Anthony05GT · November 2nd, 2009, 07:05 PM

Yes, it is mainly for sound deadening, but I'm sure it's got insulating purposes too. Not all cars have them, so take it off if you don't like it.

2006yellowgt that's not a stock hood.

stanglifemike · November 2nd, 2009, 07:34 PM

It is a fire retardent blanket. If your motor catches fire then the plastic push pins melt and allows the blanket to drop down over the motor smothering out the fire....in theory. It also serves as a little sound deadening as well.

Anthony05GT · November 2nd, 2009, 07:48 PM

Sounds reasonable.

SoCalGT2005 · November 2nd, 2009, 08:16 PM

sounds like a nice safety feature to have

RetroGT2006 · November 2nd, 2009, 08:46 PM

I thought the whole point of a hood liner was to keep the heat away from the hood so the paint doesn't bubble...? Is that true?

SoCalGT2005 · November 2nd, 2009, 08:58 PM

Originally Posted by RetroGT2006

I thought the whole point of a hood liner was to keep the heat away from the hood so the paint doesn't bubble...? Is that true?

yea, but only on your car.

1rnkpny · November 2nd, 2009, 09:48 PM

Originally Posted by stanglifemike

It is a fire retardent blanket. If your motor catches fire then the plastic push pins melt and allows the blanket to drop down over the motor smothering out the fire....in theory. It also serves as a little sound deadening as well.

Bingo! I was waiting for that reply.

Originally Posted by RetroGT2006

I thought the whole point of a hood liner was to keep the heat away from the hood so the paint doesn't bubble...? Is that true?

That's because your car is HAAAAAAAWWWWWWWT!!!!!!!!

NastyFX4 · November 2nd, 2009, 10:32 PM

It has no heat retention properties as far as insulation though. It's like Mike said, a fire retardant device.

navyman8903 · November 2nd, 2009, 10:45 PM

Aftermarket hoods don't have them though.

November 2nd, 2009, 02:23 PM	#2
Anthony05GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 1 reviews	You can. I did when I had the stock hood, but Ford doesn't complete the painting under the hood cotton in most cases, but not all. My car wasn't fully painted and my son's '05 pretty much is. __________________ JDM 302 Stroker, Whipple 10 rib 12 psi, L&M, JBA, J&M, LFP, Corsa, BBR Stage II cams, Manley, MGW, McLeod RST, Metco, Steeda, Autometer, CDC, Street Scene, SOS, Tuned at JPC Racing by Kevin MacDonald

November 2nd, 2009, 02:42 PM	#3
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,890 iTrader: 0 reviews	took mine out due to the whipple SC pulley clearance. no problems, except like Anthony05gt said, it isn't completely painted under the hood liner. heres mine and a friends GT both with the hood liner taken out. if you look real close you can see where towards the middle mine is a little yellow. sorry the pic is from sort of far away. __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

November 2nd, 2009, 03:07 PM	#4
vastang757 MM's Resident Muffler Shop 2007 Mustang GT the speed of slow Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newport News, Virginia Posts: 3,067 iTrader: 0 reviews	I see no yellow __________________ Meine Garage MAD Stangs #9 Olivia Munn FTW Crew Founder commandersafi (10:54:49 PM): i love how much veiny sticks out

November 2nd, 2009, 03:32 PM	#5
07 Boss MM Fanatic 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 4,377 iTrader: 3 reviews	Pulled mine off a long time ago. Just be careful not to break any of the plastic fasteners. I got half of one rattling around between the layers of the hood and I can't seem to get it out. I never notice it until I raise my hood and then I can hear it rattling down to the cowl area. __________________ Roush CAI-Comp NSR's-Pacesetter L/T's and O/R H-pipe-4.10's-PH Driveshaft-PI triple disc 3000-elec H2O-Pro Kit-BMR billet LCA's w/brckts-BMR adj UCA & Panhard-BMR sway bars-Bilsteins-Nitto NT05R DR's & Toyo T1R's-and a bunch of other really cool shit

November 2nd, 2009, 04:30 PM	#7
2006YellowGT Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Franklin NC Posts: 332 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have had mine off for the last two years.[IMG]<a href="http://s953.photobucket.com/albums/ae15/2006YellowGT/?action=view&current=DSC00387_387_020.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae15/2006YellowGT/DSC00387_387_020.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>[/IMG] __________________ 1998 Grand Prix GTP Supercharged- The Daily Driver 2006 Screaming Yellow GT- Hellion 76mm Turbo Kit Tuned by Appalachian Performance, Black Mountain NC. 2007 Alloy GT 500- VMP 2.59 Pulley and Tune

November 2nd, 2009, 04:55 PM	#9
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Try that pic again Yellow, I really want to see one in that color. __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

November 2nd, 2009, 06:17 PM	#10
2006YellowGT Regular 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Franklin NC Posts: 332 iTrader: 0 reviews	how i keep trying but it is not working Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1998 Grand Prix GTP Supercharged- The Daily Driver 2006 Screaming Yellow GT- Hellion 76mm Turbo Kit Tuned by Appalachian Performance, Black Mountain NC. 2007 Alloy GT 500- VMP 2.59 Pulley and Tune Last edited by 2006YellowGT; November 2nd, 2009 at 06:20 PM.

November 2nd, 2009, 06:57 PM	#11
SoCalGT2005 Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tempe, AZ (ASU) Posts: 128 iTrader: 0 reviews	are there any downsides to taking the hood liner out? I imagine it serves some kind of purpose, anyone know why its there? ...I agree that it looks much better without it though. __________________ 2005 Windveil GT >> ROUSH CAI, FRPP Stingers, Silverhorse Blackout Panel, Brushed "Aluminum" Dash Kit, chrome American Racing ROGUE wheels 20x8.5 with 255/35/20 Yokohama S.Drive tires, ROUSH rear springs

November 2nd, 2009, 07:05 PM	#12
Anthony05GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yes, it is mainly for sound deadening, but I'm sure it's got insulating purposes too. Not all cars have them, so take it off if you don't like it. 2006yellowgt that's not a stock hood. __________________ JDM 302 Stroker, Whipple 10 rib 12 psi, L&M, JBA, J&M, LFP, Corsa, BBR Stage II cams, Manley, MGW, McLeod RST, Metco, Steeda, Autometer, CDC, Street Scene, SOS, Tuned at JPC Racing by Kevin MacDonald

November 2nd, 2009, 07:34 PM	#13
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	It is a fire retardent blanket. If your motor catches fire then the plastic push pins melt and allows the blanket to drop down over the motor smothering out the fire....in theory. It also serves as a little sound deadening as well. __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

November 2nd, 2009, 07:48 PM	#14
Anthony05GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,462 iTrader: 1 reviews	Sounds reasonable. __________________ JDM 302 Stroker, Whipple 10 rib 12 psi, L&M, JBA, J&M, LFP, Corsa, BBR Stage II cams, Manley, MGW, McLeod RST, Metco, Steeda, Autometer, CDC, Street Scene, SOS, Tuned at JPC Racing by Kevin MacDonald

November 2nd, 2009, 08:16 PM	#15
SoCalGT2005 Regular 2005 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tempe, AZ (ASU) Posts: 128 iTrader: 0 reviews	sounds like a nice safety feature to have __________________ 2005 Windveil GT >> ROUSH CAI, FRPP Stingers, Silverhorse Blackout Panel, Brushed "Aluminum" Dash Kit, chrome American Racing ROGUE wheels 20x8.5 with 255/35/20 Yokohama S.Drive tires, ROUSH rear springs

November 2nd, 2009, 08:46 PM	#16
RetroGT2006 Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Windermere,Florida Posts: 956 iTrader: 0 reviews	I thought the whole point of a hood liner was to keep the heat away from the hood so the paint doesn't bubble...? Is that true? __________________ Daily Driver: 2006 Honda CBR600rr Weekend Warrior: 2006 Mustang GT

November 2nd, 2009, 10:32 PM	#19
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,006 iTrader: 9 reviews	It has no heat retention properties as far as insulation though. It's like Mike said, a fire retardant device. __________________

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