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chris lang · 12-31-2015, 11:55 AM

While I'm at it I'm getting rid of the factory insulation crap. I had to cut it off around the valve cover so it would drop all that chit in the engine.
My plan was to use monstaliner or that raptor liner tuck bed coatings along the entire bottom of the cab and firewall and use stick on insulation like dynomat or thermo tec, but then I found this http://m.summitracing.com/search/brand/lizardskin
I've read great reviews on it and it would kill 2 birds with one stone.
What have you guys done?

STROKETHISF350 · 12-31-2015, 06:07 PM

I used lizard skin kind of hard to tell from this pic tho

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SHughes · 12-31-2015, 06:15 PM

Decent stuff.

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chris lang · 12-31-2015, 07:23 PM

That looks great! How much did it take to do just the firewall?

chris lang · 12-31-2015, 07:27 PM

Also, is that cummins apex red paint? If so, how's it holding up and did you have to do anything to prep the aluminum?

STROKETHISF350 · 12-31-2015, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by chris lang

That looks great! How much did it take to do just the firewall?

It look less than half a gallon with 3 coats

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STROKETHISF350 · 12-31-2015, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chris lang

Also, is that cummins apex red paint? If so, how's it holding up and did you have to do anything to prep the aluminum?

The paint is from kbs coatings I got the motor coated kit, the prep is the same for steel/ aluminum. It's a pretty in depth system but the results are amazing, it seems to be very disable so far but I havnt ran the engine yet because I'm still working on finishing my twin turbos. The paint I used is called fire red

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chris lang · 12-31-2015, 08:52 PM

Thanks for the info. It looks really good, similar to what I want to do.

STROKETHISF350 · 12-31-2015, 11:09 PM

Thanks man as far as the lizard skin goes it was super easy to apply just skuff the psint mask off and spray . It seems to stick very well

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crf450x · 12-31-2015, 11:34 PM

Any real downsides to running with no insulation at all?

chris lang · 01-01-2016, 12:37 AM

I'd imagine louder for sure. Not sure about the floor boards getting hot.

crf450x · 01-02-2016, 09:13 PM

I guess I'll find out. I'm gonna rip all that factory crap out when I get the motivation to do something boring.

Broaner · 01-25-2016, 10:50 PM

I noticed a slight sound increase but nothing to worry yourself over. Mostly, its easier to pick up on timing rattle. I'm lining the interior with raamat when I replace the carpet. I like that clean look in the engine bay. I do hear great things about the lizard skin but don't like that look. I might try it on the trans tunnel though.

Woosley · 01-25-2016, 11:28 PM

Plasticoat it bra!!

chris lang · 01-26-2016, 08:53 AM

I've already used wanting lizard skin as an excuse to buy a bigger air compressor

Broaner · 01-26-2016, 10:19 AM

No such thing as too much air compressor.

hot rod4 · 01-26-2016, 10:30 AM

Before you drop the $ on lizard skin you may want to check this out. I am going to use this on my conversion using exterior latex on the interior and will probably use white enamel paint or cool seal roof coating on the firewall. Just ordered my microballons of ebay today.

http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/alte...in-103610.html

WUnderwood · 01-26-2016, 10:54 AM

I took off the insulation on my Common rail, and added Dynamat. My factory insulation was torn and had oil on it, so thats why it was removed. No, the noise wasnt too bad, but it wasnt my daily driver.

crf450x · 01-26-2016, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Broaner

I noticed a slight sound increase but nothing to worry yourself over. Mostly, its easier to pick up on timing rattle. I'm lining the interior with raamat when I replace the carpet. I like that clean look in the engine bay. I do hear great things about the lizard skin but don't like that look. I might try it on the trans tunnel though.

Did you get rid of the factory stuff while you had your engine out or with it in?

Broaner · 01-27-2016, 02:28 PM

In. Just started yanking. The block has never come out.

12-31-2015, 06:07 PM	#2
STROKETHISF350 Name: STROKETHISF350 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,253	I used lizard skin kind of hard to tell from this pic tho Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 06 ram 3500 CCLB dually l 100% fleece injectors l ppe dual fuelers l Hamilton 188/220 l 103# valve springs l ported & oringed head l arp 425s l he 351 over 475 built by me l efi live l fass l full billet 48re built by me

12-31-2015, 07:23 PM	#4
chris lang Name: chris lang Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 843	That looks great! How much did it take to do just the firewall? __________________ Don't take what I post seriously; 60% of the time I'm drunk all the time

12-31-2015, 07:27 PM	#5
chris lang Name: chris lang Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 843	Also, is that cummins apex red paint? If so, how's it holding up and did you have to do anything to prep the aluminum? __________________ Don't take what I post seriously; 60% of the time I'm drunk all the time

12-31-2015, 08:52 PM	#8
chris lang Name: chris lang Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 843	Thanks for the info. It looks really good, similar to what I want to do. __________________ Don't take what I post seriously; 60% of the time I'm drunk all the time

12-31-2015, 11:09 PM	#9
STROKETHISF350 Name: STROKETHISF350 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: HARFORD COUNTY MARYLAND Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,253	Thanks man as far as the lizard skin goes it was super easy to apply just skuff the psint mask off and spray . It seems to stick very well Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 06 ram 3500 CCLB dually l 100% fleece injectors l ppe dual fuelers l Hamilton 188/220 l 103# valve springs l ported & oringed head l arp 425s l he 351 over 475 built by me l efi live l fass l full billet 48re built by me

12-31-2015, 11:34 PM	#10
crf450x Name: crf450x Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fall Branch, TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 124	Any real downsides to running with no insulation at all? __________________ '06 3500 G56 EFI Live, Dual CP3s, 75% Injectors, 68/83/.90

01-01-2016, 12:37 AM	#11
chris lang Name: chris lang Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 843	I'd imagine louder for sure. Not sure about the floor boards getting hot. __________________ Don't take what I post seriously; 60% of the time I'm drunk all the time

01-02-2016, 09:13 PM	#12
crf450x Name: crf450x Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Fall Branch, TN Member`s Gallery Posts: 124	I guess I'll find out. I'm gonna rip all that factory crap out when I get the motivation to do something boring. __________________ '06 3500 G56 EFI Live, Dual CP3s, 75% Injectors, 68/83/.90

01-25-2016, 10:50 PM	#13
Broaner Name: Broaner Title: Been There n Broke That Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Madison, WI Member`s Gallery Posts: 744	I noticed a slight sound increase but nothing to worry yourself over. Mostly, its easier to pick up on timing rattle. I'm lining the interior with raamat when I replace the carpet. I like that clean look in the engine bay. I do hear great things about the lizard skin but don't like that look. I might try it on the trans tunnel though. __________________ 05.5 QCSB Shotpeened NV5600 - 994hp/1650tq, 6.7, Wagler Rods, QSB Pistons, 625's, Oversized Valves, ZZFab, P&P, 150%, Dual CP3, 69/73/1.0 & 82/96/1.32 Street Triple, 35's, Trutrac, Carli, MM3 from Gordon, 1100hp Last edited by Broaner; 01-25-2016 at 10:52 PM.

01-25-2016, 11:28 PM	#14
Woosley Name: Woosley Title: Barely was has been Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hatersburg Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,610	Plasticoat it bra!! __________________ 2005 Ram 2500 "Great White Buffalo" Ginger bred, ginger red, ginger proud These guys helped ALOT: Firepunk Diesel D&J Precision Machine Exergy Performance Diesel Performance Converters

01-26-2016, 08:53 AM	#15
chris lang Name: chris lang Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 843	I've already used wanting lizard skin as an excuse to buy a bigger air compressor __________________ Don't take what I post seriously; 60% of the time I'm drunk all the time

01-26-2016, 10:19 AM	#16
Broaner Name: Broaner Title: Been There n Broke That Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Madison, WI Member`s Gallery Posts: 744	No such thing as too much air compressor. __________________ 05.5 QCSB Shotpeened NV5600 - 994hp/1650tq, 6.7, Wagler Rods, QSB Pistons, 625's, Oversized Valves, ZZFab, P&P, 150%, Dual CP3, 69/73/1.0 & 82/96/1.32 Street Triple, 35's, Trutrac, Carli, MM3 from Gordon, 1100hp

01-26-2016, 10:30 AM	#17
hot rod4 Name: hot rod4 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dorsey, IL Member`s Gallery Posts: 80	Before you drop the $ on lizard skin you may want to check this out. I am going to use this on my conversion using exterior latex on the interior and will probably use white enamel paint or cool seal roof coating on the firewall. Just ordered my microballons of ebay today. http://www.hotrodders.com/forum/alte...in-103610.html __________________ 2011 Ram 3500 DRW 4x4, S369, mini max. Totaled-2015 Chevrolet Silverado LTZ, LML CCSB 4x4 Sold-2003 F250 CCSB 4x4 24V-G56 DFI 7x0.10 sacs, Adrenaline, CAT turbo, #110 springs

01-26-2016, 10:54 AM	#18
WUnderwood Name: WUnderwood Title: CompD Minion Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,418	I took off the insulation on my Common rail, and added Dynamat. My factory insulation was torn and had oil on it, so thats why it was removed. No, the noise wasnt too bad, but it wasnt my daily driver. __________________ 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat 4X4 RIP BFD99, jponder, and Forrest Nearing

01-27-2016, 02:28 PM	#20
Broaner Name: Broaner Title: Been There n Broke That Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Madison, WI Member`s Gallery Posts: 744	In. Just started yanking. The block has never come out. __________________ 05.5 QCSB Shotpeened NV5600 - 994hp/1650tq, 6.7, Wagler Rods, QSB Pistons, 625's, Oversized Valves, ZZFab, P&P, 150%, Dual CP3, 69/73/1.0 & 82/96/1.32 Street Triple, 35's, Trutrac, Carli, MM3 from Gordon, 1100hp