My R2C intakes ripped my hood insulation and it looks yucky. If I remove the insulation will there be any negative consequences, or is it mainly used for sound deadening purposes?

 

Mostly used for sound deadening. Some members also say it's for bringing engine to operating temperature more quickly during cold start or used as a fire shield, but that doesn't explain why the VQ on the 370z doesn't come with one from the factory as well.

In my opinion, removing it won't have any effects other than more engine noise. If you're worried about heat soaking through and affecting paint, there's some members who run without one with no issue on paint.

 

I've ran without mine for almost a year with no ill effects whatsoever. That being said, mines mint and I'll sell it to ya if you want a replacement.. Let me know..

 

A louder engine bay doesn't seem like a bad thing haha. I suspect it is for sound suppression as Infiniti is a luxury car brand and most of their customers prefer less road noise. This is why we have a similar material lining our trunk lids as well.

I appreciate it, but replacing the insulation will just lead to the same result. The MAF sensor sticks up a little bit and tears into the insulation.

 

I believe it would need to be removed if a FSTB is in your future plans as well? Someone can chime in as I've yet to do this mod

 

whats the FSTB?

 

Front Strut Tower Bar

 

oh, i already have a Cusco one installed and it clears the hood no problem.

 

That answers that, Like others have said, it's for sound deadening purposes. Ain't making that much heat to disturb the paint.

 

Removed mine over three years ago. No regrets.

https://www.myg37.com/forums/g37-sed...ood-liner.html

 

wil **** u hood wrap

 

I removed mine awhile ago too. Running R2C (swapping soon) and Cusco FSTB.

 

i removed mine too. strut bar rubbed and ripped it.