| j.grif | -- 02-09-2011 @ 9:39 AM |
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What would be best material for firewall insulation? Felt material or the bubble type sound proofing?? Thanks
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| 39 Ken | -- 02-09-2011 @ 10:02 AM |
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I used 1/2" closed cell foam that the heating & air conditioning outfits use. It deadens the noise, insulates the heat, and doesn't absorb moisture. Ken
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| j.grif | -- 02-09-2011 @ 5:46 PM |
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Thanks Ken-I will see if I can find some
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| alanwoodieman | -- 02-09-2011 @ 5:58 PM |
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I also used closed cell foam and it deterioted in about 5 years to a mushy substance, since then I have used the foil lined bubble insulation that I get at Lowes-2 layers for the firewall and one under the floor mat, I also glued it into the cab roof, walls, doors, and quarters of my truck, sure soundproofs it!
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| j.grif | -- 02-09-2011 @ 9:11 PM |
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thanks for the info
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| 39 Ken | -- 02-10-2011 @ 3:44 AM |
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I went to the garage after reading alanwoodieman's input and checked behind the firewall cover and checked my insulation as described above. No change in mine. It's been there since 1993. I would guess that there is a difference in closed cell foam so my suggestion would be to buy quality and go to a Heating / Air Conditioning dealer to get it. JMO Ken
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| supereal | -- 02-10-2011 @ 10:25 AM |
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C&G has firewall insulation on page 358 of their online catalog www.cgfordparts.com
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| trjford8 | -- 02-10-2011 @ 10:32 AM |
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You can also find the closed cell foam with foil backing at swap meets. It comes in a roll for about $30.
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