Under hood insulation

[Voss]

Discussed this topic with a friend today but we came to no conclusion... Should there be an under hood insulation on a Charger -68? When thinking about it I see no big use of it?

[68X426]

I think a case could be made that the insulation saves the exterior paint from heat damage, over time.   Otherwise I agree, what's the point.

I wonder if anyone has documented paint damage? 

[hemi-hampton]

I think a case could be made that the insulation saves the exterior paint from heat damage, over time.   Otherwise I agree, what's the point.

I wonder if anyone has documented paint damage? 



A nice backfire out of carb top & top of carb on fire will do some paint damage. I've seen it. Cars came with the hood insulation if you ordered the J55 Undercoat option. LEON.

[68X426]

Great observation Leon, I've never seen it, lucky me, that would be scary and a strong case for the insulation pad. 

[johnnycharger]

I had a carb fire like that years ago. It was because a shop pumped the gas several times before starting  it. It was one of those triangular foam edelbrock filters.  
Yes. It burned the paint off the hood almost instantly with no hood pad. I have one now and it is good but if you are thinking about getting one I highly suggest you check your air filter to hood clearance first.

[Voss]

I had a carb fire like that years ago. It was because a shop pumped the gas several times before starting  it. It was one of those triangular foam edelbrock filters.  
Yes. It burned the paint off the hood almost instantly with no hood pad. I have one now and it is good but if you are thinking about getting one I highly suggest you check your air filter to hood clearance first.

Scary, but thanks for sharing. Certainly a strong case for having the indulation in place. I run a stock air cleaner, so there is no big issue with clearance, although the insulation slightly rubs against the top of the air cleaner with hood closed.

[Chargen69]

I went through too much to get my car done. I hate the way it looks, but it serves a purpose

[72Charger72]

Same here carb fire roasted hood in a matter of secs ruining paint. I will definitely  have one on the new build.

[hemi-hampton]

When I bought my Charger it had a small burnt paint spot in middle of the hood. Owner/Seller told me it was from a carb backfire in the early 80's. my car was off the road since the early 80's. SO, Being a Painter I spotted it & nobody could tell. It's not easy spotting factory 2 coat Acrylic enamel metallic. That's why when I sold the car I said 99% original paint. LEON.