Re: Hood Surface Temps from Top Mount T28 Turbo
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:03 pm
Steve,
What type of ceramic coating did you use?
Normal operating temp for an LT1 is a little in excess of 210 degrees F. With ambient Texas summer temps in the 90s and with only 1/8†clearance under the unmodified factory hood (no louvers), we can empathize with you and your concerns for the hood paint. We used LizardSkin Original Thermal Ceramic Insulation under hood and fenders and have had zero problems with the clear coat in almost four years now. Of course, numerous other cooling related mods were made for the swap, but let’s not hijack this thread.
Jon
1969 SRL (stock)
1970 SRL LT1
What type of ceramic coating did you use?
Normal operating temp for an LT1 is a little in excess of 210 degrees F. With ambient Texas summer temps in the 90s and with only 1/8†clearance under the unmodified factory hood (no louvers), we can empathize with you and your concerns for the hood paint. We used LizardSkin Original Thermal Ceramic Insulation under hood and fenders and have had zero problems with the clear coat in almost four years now. Of course, numerous other cooling related mods were made for the swap, but let’s not hijack this thread.
Jon
1969 SRL (stock)
1970 SRL LT1