Is this a good Side Sill Insulation?

[ArlyDude]

I need to lower the temps of my side exhaust pipes. It's chipping my paint from the extreme heat and it does make the inside of the car hotter than it should be. I was looking and this seems like a good price. Can anyone chime in on this and tell me if this is a good deal? Can I goto my local auto parts store and get something similar? Thanks.

http://www.roeracing.com/ProductCart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=99&idproduct=203#details

 

[Hisserman]

Arly --

This insulation does work. You can't go wrong with any of Sean Roe's products, he really knows Vipers.

 

[2BADD 4U]

http://www.dcperformanceinc.com/Nav.aspx/Page=%2fPageManager%2fDefault.aspx%2fPageID%3d322924

 

[BIGBADCJ]

I got a recipe for a home depot mix...

 

[PhoenixGTS]

I was looking and this seems like a good price. Can anyone chime in on this and tell me if this is a good deal? Can I goto my local auto parts store and get something similar? Thanks.

I sourced this product from its manufacture (its primary use is for kilns and steel furnaces) and can report that it does work a bit - but it is not a dramatic solution to Viper side sill heat. Last week or so someone reported (I think on the Gen III board) via temperature measurements that it helps while running but actually keeps the heat for longer once you turn the car off. Sean does not mark it up much so if you think the price is right just get it from him. I attached mine with safety wire and the spinning safety wire pliers.

 

[TAXIMAN1]

sent you a PM

 

[Ron]

Think inside sill airflow, not more insulation

 

[DPViper]

I put Roe's insulation on my Gen III and then took it off. It does help keep the car cooler while it is running but it holds the heat in the sill (heat soak) much longer after the car is shut down. See http://www4.forum.viperclub.org/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=UBB21&Number=695116&page=3&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=&fpart=1 As Ron has suggested, I think keeping the sill open for more air flow is the way to go. Good luck, Doug

 

[DPViper]

ArlyDude - did you measure the temps on your sills with an IR thermometer? My SRT10 gets close to 200 degrees. I've always heard Gen I/II cars get hotter than Gen IIIs. Have other Gen II owners measured the temps of their sills? Thanks