Thread: How do I prevent ENGINE HEAT from coming into the car?

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Hey Ya'll, This is my first post, and I am thinking about buying a '31 Model A Street Rod. I have never owned a STreet Rod, but did have a 1928 Studebaker Touring Car. The HEAT from the engine was so hot, that you would sweat in the wintertime!!! I sold it about 15 years ago, and have not been back in the 'swing' of classic cars in a while, so any advice on how to prevent the engine heat from running me out of the car would be appreciated. Oh, also, I've looked at some other rods for sale. Most do not have heat or AC; how hard/easy/expensive is it to have that installed? Thanks so much, and I look forward to hearing from you. TheBreeze

Vintage air probably has a kit that will go right into that '31 Model A street rod. Get a kit with heat and AC. If the Model A has an open hood, I doubt engine heat will be too much of a problem.

There are space-age materials available now to control heat through the firewall and floor that are very thin and manageable to install. They're pretty pricey though. Pick up a copy of Street Rodder magazine at Barnes & Noble or other high-end bookstore and check out the ads for suppliers.

Originally posted by techinspector1
There are space-age materials available now to control heat through the firewall and floor that are very thin and manageable to install. They're pretty pricey though. Pick up a copy of Street Rodder magazine at Barnes & Noble or other high-end bookstore and check out the ads for suppliers.

Some diesel cars use a heat and noise absorber under the hood, maby going to an auto supply and ordering 1 for like a diesel Mercedes or somthing, VW with diesels also had them I think. They are cheaper than Dynomat or simmilar products.