Heavy Hood...what should I do?

[tysamigo]

I wouldn't think that the hood insulation would make that much difference IRT engine temp. Engine cooling is mostly determined by airflow through the radiator. Not much heat is dissipated through the hood anyway. The only real concern is that the Dynomat can hold up to the heat.

AAAAHHHH OK. .... well in saying that... then it probably would be best that I DONT fill in those areas in the front cladding with fog lights and that I DO leave those areas open for air flow... would you agree?

Also, I don't 4x4, my VX is more of the show car, BUT... would this be cause for me to put one of those dual fans on the radiator??? J/Wonderin...

[tom4bren]

AAAAHHHH OK. .... well in saying that... then it probably would be best that I DONT fill in those areas in the front cladding with fog lights and that I DO leave those areas open for air flow... would you agree?

Also, I don't 4x4, my VX is more of the show car, BUT... would this be cause for me to put one of those dual fans on the radiator??? J/Wonderin...

On a hot day, you could jam a wad of paper in the holes to see if the temp starts creeping up. If it doesn't then you should be OK to install the lights.

The Aux fan can be a 'wait-n-see' thang. It's never a bad idea to have auxiliary cooling but I personally wouldn't bother unless it's needed.

[WormGod]

+1 on the WHY.

The sticky backing of the Dynamat could loosen with engine temp and drop into the engine itself. Be mindful.