Question for the engine swap guys

Xero · 06-02-2011, 06:04 PM

For those of you who have swapped big engines into small engine bays and have had issues with heat transfer into the cabin, especially around the footwell area, under the dash and around the center console:

any advice on dealing with excessive heat in the cabin area?

I am going to try to heat shield as much as I can between the car and engine, but I have very little room. Is there anything that may work under the carpet that may absorb some of the heat? I don't mind some heat, but I am dealing with some major temperatures, here. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Ampypants · 06-02-2011, 06:11 PM

Header wrap? Could it be your trans that is getting hot?

DEL SLW · 06-02-2011, 06:16 PM

wear boots not sandals?

***push*** · 06-02-2011, 06:18 PM

I looked around when I wanted to get rid of some heat the transfer to the cabin on long drives/when the car is driven harder and it seems like a lot of 'vette guys use the below:

http://www.koolmat.com/

and

http://www.low-e.com/application/app...ame=Automotive

Xero · 06-02-2011, 06:26 PM

Perfect ideas, guys! Thanks!

And, Jeff, I think it is everything under there getting hot. Just small space and big, hot moving parts.

Ampypants · 06-02-2011, 07:17 PM

If ya pull the carpet up, check home depot or lowes for some house insulation. I think there is stuff made to keep heat out. That. May be a cheap fix

***push*** · 06-02-2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ampypants

If ya pull the carpet up, check home depot or lowes for some house insulation. I think there is stuff made to keep heat out. That. May be a cheap fix

They do but it's mostly asphalt based, which can potentially cause an odor.

Xero · 06-02-2011, 08:33 PM

I provide enough odor of my own, thank you.

Ampypants · 06-02-2011, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by push

They do but it's mostly asphalt based, which can potentially cause an odor.

Very true, just trying to be a cheap ricer lol

I think that was the stuff they used to use before dynamat hit the market.

**evil8** · 06-02-2011, 11:09 PM

Planning on burning another vehicle to the ground?

whitedime · 06-02-2011, 11:24 PM

Hahahahaha

schrags · 06-02-2011, 11:51 PM

Dei reflect a gold

ej1bmx · 06-03-2011, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil8

Planning on burning another vehicle to the ground?

+ rep

Facemelter · 06-03-2011, 08:21 AM

I remember talking to the guy behind the counter at Areoquip a couple years ago. We were talking about a carpet like material he had there that was some type of beige woven nomex type material. He said alot of people put it under there carpet where they have alot of heat. If you called him,he would probly know what your talking about.