"doghouse" sound insulation
DonGargano
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Hi Guys,
Another project I will tackle on my 96 212 Festiva this spring is to replace the foam insulation on the inside of the engine compartment cover. Must be original....you just have look at it and it disintegrates! Have heard good things about Sounddown, but this could be cost prohibitive. Would likely need three pieces at about $150 Cdn each.
Thoughts, recommendations?
Thanks guys and have a safe and happy Christmas!
Don G
Another project I will tackle on my 96 212 Festiva this spring is to replace the foam insulation on the inside of the engine compartment cover. Must be original....you just have look at it and it disintegrates! Have heard good things about Sounddown, but this could be cost prohibitive. Would likely need three pieces at about $150 Cdn each.
Thoughts, recommendations?
Thanks guys and have a safe and happy Christmas!
Don G
Comments
The ones I found are all around the same cost. It really comes down to "size matters" ... thicker is better, and you pay for it. If you just want it to look better, anything with a mylar coating will look great. If you want sound and thermal insulation, spend to get it.
How big is the doghouse?
http://www.dynamat.com/brands/dynamat-xtreme/
Soundown is a sound absorbing layer similar to fiberglass insulation. It absorbs airborne noise and reduces transmission through a bulkhead or cover.
I'm not sure how they compare for heat insulation. But I wouldn't install Dynamat if the original insulation is like Soundown.
Car Insulation 100 Sqft Thermal Sound Deadener Block Automotive Heat Sound Tape
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0055VTOBA/