Probably a stupid question, but will removing it cause any harm? Especially to the hood paint and pseudo vents? (the inserts are plastic)
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I believe the insulation is a fire dampener in the event of an engine compartment failure, not quite sure on that though. The previous owner of my car removed the insulation mat and I haven't noticed any damage to the hood paint or the plastic inserts as a result of it being taken off.

 

Good, cuz it's coming out... damned thing is pretty much falling apart anyway.
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It can actually make under hood fires worse if it gets fuel on it from a fuel leak and then ignites... It's like a great big sponge full of gas and oil.

Removing it will not harm anything, but you might notice more under hood noise which I know us gearheads actually like.

The cars with ramair came from the factory without a hood liner.

 

So it's more for insulating sound than heat?

 

That is my understanding

 

yes

 

Mine never had an insulation from day 1 ... go figure, LS1's are noisier engines, but they take away the insulation that LT1's had.

 

Mines coming out then. I was thinking it was helping to prevent paint cracks in the hood from the heat.

 

Sweet. It's gone... today.
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I'll take mine out whenever I wash the car next... I <3 engine noise ... unless it's ticking:blah: