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Old 11-29-2022, 09:18 PM   #70 (permalink)
Isaac Zachary
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Originally Posted by Phase View Post
If we just flat out ignore prices, what’s the best solution possible? What would an OEM automaker put who specializes in winter vehicles in Alaska do?
This:

https://www.amazon.com/Lynn-Manufact...a-870211061173

Take and make a quilt out of this stuff with either foil or space blanket material on both sides. The foil/space blanket will keep oil from wicking into the mineral wool (or ceramic fiber). The mineral wool (CF) will hold its shape and it and the foil will not ignite or melt against the exhaust. Mineral wool also tends to repel water instead of adsorbing it like fiberglass does. Just get it in there in a way that doesn't puncture it so oil doesn't get to it, that would be the trick.
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