air-cooled 911: engine bay heat/sound pad

[newjerseydave]

Has anyone used this product or something like this as a replacement for the engine bay heat/sound pad? I have an '87 911 Targa.

Thermo-Tec Automotive - 48" x 72" 1-SIDED THERMO


thanks, Dave

[BFT3.2]

Good find. The double-sided material/version is probably similar to what Appbiz uses for their custom cut and trimmed ones. I have one installed and not only did it make a noticeable difference it fit so well like a glove that I didn't even use a spray adhesive. Used about eight 3" strips of strong adhesive velcro on the upper/mid portion along with the factory metal tabs, nice and snug with no sag.

1988 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe - Engine Miscellaneous - Page 7

[newjerseydave]

I'd have to cut this product to spec. Where did you find the advesive velco strips?

Dave

[Jesse16]

That looks like it would work fine. The App Biz one I got is more a black foam backing. Mine in place for many years, no adhesive required. What you're paying for is for it to arrive 95% cut properly to fit. Mine is foil out just like the photos which I think looks best.

[BFT3.2]

Originally Posted by newjerseydave

I'd have to cut this product to spec. Where did you find the advesive velco strips?

Dave

Honestly can't remember, between Amazon & Home Depot there are tons of options.



Good to see ya Jesse, fun time at Lime Rock this spring!

[RSTarga]

I used the Thermo tea on a Turbo with good results, reflect heat better than the stock unit.

[fiminod]

Is it me or why do we want to reflect heat back into the motor compartment...I thought this was a sound deadening pad engineered to keep the cabin a bit quieter....

[75 911s]

Anyone with the Appbiz delux heat pad (The black one) have a pic of it installed in the engine bay? Thank you in advance