RazzNdazz Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 What are some pros and cons of using a heat blanket under the hood? Is it really necessary or important? Thinking about removing mine but not before I weigh out the +/-‘s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorDog72 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I think its more for sound deadening than heat. I have a fiberglass pin-on hood and haven't had any issues with the hood getting too hot or anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 It's more for noise...... You can get replacements from just about any restoration parts place, usually around the 30 dollar price range. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I removed mine it was getting ratty and I didn't really like it. Never had a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 I removed mine early in the game !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazzNdazz Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 I put an electric choke on my carb and had to put a spacer under my air cleaner and now my blanket rides on the air cleaner cover. That’s why I’m thinking about taking the blanket out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazzNdazz Posted February 25, 2022 Author Share Posted February 25, 2022 Thanks for the feedback gentlemen! I think I can live without the blanket! I like the sound of that big block anyways! Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 It is actually a fire mat also. It is held in with plastic or real thin metal clips. If your engine was to start on fire the clips are designed to melt and drop the pad on the engine to smother the fire. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazzNdazz Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 Oh! Well that is a good idea! I did not know that. Mine is currently held by plastic clips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 8 hours ago, RazzNdazz said: I put an electric choke on my carb and had to put a spacer under my air cleaner and now my blanket rides on the air cleaner cover. That’s why I’m thinking about taking the blanket out. Mine came with the same issue.... With the air cleaner cutting into the fabric. It was pretty ratty, and I replaced it when she was repainted. Turn out to be a good thing, gave me a chance to clean up the surface rust on the underside of the hood. I just went with a shorter open air filter to clear the liner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Munday Posted February 26, 2022 Share Posted February 26, 2022 I used a product called "quiet ride solutions". It is a kit. It fits the monte hood is plastic and so far it does not deteriorate. It is easy to clean and looks good. I also have it on the trunk lid. Jay and Jenny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazzNdazz Posted February 26, 2022 Author Share Posted February 26, 2022 8 hours ago, Scott S. said: Mine came with the same issue.... With the air cleaner cutting into the fabric. It was pretty ratty, and I replaced it when she was repainted. Turn out to be a good thing, gave me a chance to clean up the surface rust on the underside of the hood. I just went with a shorter open air filter to clear the liner. I got a couple different spacers and I’m thinking about trying a 2” filter instead of 3”. It’ll at least give different combination options until I get it where I want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott S. Posted February 28, 2022 Share Posted February 28, 2022 If that doesn't work, there's always fuel injection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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