Dec 21, 2025 #1 B booyaballer Well-Known Member Joined Jan 15, 2017 Messages 148 Reaction score 12 Location San Jose Has anyone used sound deadener along with the shoddy pad behind the dash? or just deadner instead of shoddy pad? any thoughts welcomed.
Has anyone used sound deadener along with the shoddy pad behind the dash? or just deadner instead of shoddy pad? any thoughts welcomed.
Dec 23, 2025 #2 Ronbo73 Well-Known Member Joined May 27, 2021 Messages 346 Reaction score 263 Location Dudley, MA I used the factory style padding behind the dash on the firewall. But make sure that whatever you use that it is not to thick because you may run into the heater box and or ductwork not fitting due to clearance issues. Thats what happened to me.
I used the factory style padding behind the dash on the firewall. But make sure that whatever you use that it is not to thick because you may run into the heater box and or ductwork not fitting due to clearance issues. Thats what happened to me.
Dec 23, 2025 #3 Xcudame Well-Known Member Joined May 27, 2023 Messages 2,649 Reaction score 1,969 Location Southeast Arizona Although not factory correct, the type of insulation with aluminum foil on it works better. Of course racing guys don't want any of this extra weight stuff!
Although not factory correct, the type of insulation with aluminum foil on it works better. Of course racing guys don't want any of this extra weight stuff!
Dec 23, 2025 #4 B booyaballer Well-Known Member Joined Jan 15, 2017 Messages 148 Reaction score 12 Location San Jose Extra weight issues will have to be the next owners problem! Thanks for the tips!
Dec 26, 2025 #5 C ceedog Active Member Joined Dec 26, 2022 Messages 42 Reaction score 8 Location va Those pads are for heat reduction only