GNBRETT
Pelennor Fields
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- Feb 8, 2004
they peel from the heat. several members have bought and used them and state they are junk. nvr had one myself tho
Hood Insulator
- Thread starter IMQUIK
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For one thing, if you are saying that I act like I know everything, thats not what I was trying to do. I just said that the one from the dealership is a 8 hole with no logo. You dont need to be a smart ass either. I was just saying what I was trying to get!!!!!!!!!
just plain john
El Camino a Go-Go!
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- Feb 24, 2007
If you're speaking to me, just chill dude. I was only trying to point out an option. Who's trying to be a smart ass? By all means, get the 8 hole with no logo if it's what you want, but the good ones (9 hole/logo OEM stuff) are way pricey if you can even find one. You won't get too far for $175.
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- Aug 1, 2003
the shipping part theres no getting around unless you can pick it up.
the point is it can be bought from any gm parts dealer for list plus sales tax , i never pay list even if i dont know the counter guy ..theres room to bargain , with your parts guy buddy connection if gmparts will sell it for 83 your buddy can move a little to make the sale
even if you find and purchase a 9 hole or an 8 hole w/logo your still going to have to deal with the ship charge
btw guys happy thanksgiving :smile:
No, I was not talking to you. I was just making sure that everyone knows that I was not trying to be a smart ass. Thanks for help, Mike
So far mine is holding great! No issues at all.
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<< they peel from the heat. several members have bought and used them and state they are junk. >>
I beg to differ.
If you don't install it as per the instructions then it won't perform as it should. You'll also have problems if you're running with an unshielded turbo, with headers that generate incredible heat, etc. It's made for stock applications and good to 225 F. In that other thread the plastic pin closest to the larger unshielded turbo failed and melted away. It discolored the liner I sent him and due to that pin failing it cracked. The 3M #80 adhesive did its' job and it remained in place with no failure. Notice that the heat resistant vinyl decal didn't fail. The owner realized the factors leading to what happened, which included using a larger-than-stock turbo that was unshielded.
I've made many liners for GNs that are still doing their job, as well as for Mustangs, Corvettes, Jaguars, Mercedes, etc. My 2 cars included, going on 3+ and 2+ years.
I beg to differ.
If you don't install it as per the instructions then it won't perform as it should. You'll also have problems if you're running with an unshielded turbo, with headers that generate incredible heat, etc. It's made for stock applications and good to 225 F. In that other thread the plastic pin closest to the larger unshielded turbo failed and melted away. It discolored the liner I sent him and due to that pin failing it cracked. The 3M #80 adhesive did its' job and it remained in place with no failure. Notice that the heat resistant vinyl decal didn't fail. The owner realized the factors leading to what happened, which included using a larger-than-stock turbo that was unshielded.
I've made many liners for GNs that are still doing their job, as well as for Mustangs, Corvettes, Jaguars, Mercedes, etc. My 2 cars included, going on 3+ and 2+ years.
turbobooster
Active Member
- Joined
- Nov 12, 2002
so has anyone purchased this hood insulator part # 12306178 and have a pic to show? i'd like to know if its all a flat surface and pressed in where it would say turbocharged of course w/o the logos that is, is it identical to the factory one except no logos ?
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