Hood insulation, keEp? Remove?

[bighammer]

I have noticed that a LOT of the cars that have the insulation panel removed from the under side of the hood. Is that done just for looks, or is there another reason? I am making plans to detail the area under the hood, and am thinking about removing the insulation before I paint. also wanting to install the 340 hood scoops, prolly need to remove it anyway? Any problems with removing it? What is it even there for?!

 

[fanofpetty]

no, problem removing it. It was usally an option on most cars, and is mostly to help quiet engine noise.

 

[RedFish]

First 67 we had didn't have under hood blanket. Sudden summer rain on the hood would look like engine overheating.

 

[Oldmanmopar]

I believe it depends on the car and the the hood itself. If your going with scoops with the factory rubber grommets they didn't have the insulation. It was a noise deaden er and with holes in the hood what good would it do. Just my thoughts. Steve

I have seen Twisters with scoops and no fresh air induction holes with the hood pad installed from the factory.