Does any one have experiance in reducing the amount of heat in the passenger footwell? My wife feels like it is too hot for long drives and I would like to come up with a solution to keep her happy.

Im thinking either some insulation under the carpet or wrapping the exhaust. Let me know your thoughts on the options (cost, effectiveness, simplicity). Thanks in advance.

 

There are a couple different Dynamat products that are meant for heat insulation. Check out the links below and see which one fits your needs. I would assume there also may be other brands available that offer similar products as an alternative as well.

http://www.dynamat.com/automotive-an...ion/dynaliner/
http://www.dynamat.com/automotive-an...ation/dynapad/

 

Are all the under-car heat shields in place?

-- Chuck

 

Yes, the header and cat heat shields are in place. Am I missing another one?

 

There's a heat shield connected to the body above the cat. Separate from the pair of shields on the cat itself. Should be there unless drastic surgery was done to the exhaust.

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-- Chuck

 

I got my car up on a lift and all of the shields are in place. Looks like i will have to add some insulation....Anyone know how difficult this would be?

 

Depends. You can put some spray on insulation from the lift position and that would be pretty easy.

You can do the Dynamat or B-Quiet to the interior. I have used the B-Quiet extreme which is similiar to the Dynamat but less expensive. There is no odor with these (important). As long as you don't apply in the winter time, it will go smoothly. The biggest chore is removing the trim and carpeting.

You just cut the stuff with a knife (box cutter) or scissors, peel off the backing and apply. You can rub it in with your fingers; I tried the roller but found my fingers were just fine. If you are doing the front well, you may consider doing some to the transmission tunner, floor under seats, and part of the bulkhead behind the seats for noise insullation too.

 

I've heard of people using a tennis ball to rub the insulation.

 

Not sure the Dynamat is what you want, it's an acoustic insulator, not heat and the quick spec I found shows only 140°F before it melts.

This stuff is good to 1700°F.

 

I was thinking off using this stuff... Thoughts?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004PI...37X2S5C6T2FW3Q