alright so the insulation thing on the bottom side of the hood---is it for heat resistance to the paint or is it to deaden the engine noise. i want to take it off but im to afraid that the paint will get screwed up if it is in fact for heat.

 

I have heard both but many people have had theirs off for a long time that i know and havent had any problems with the paint

 

why do you want to take it off

 

you'll be fine. my buddy (steve-o on the forums) took his off, spray painted the underside of his hood black, and he has the KB 1.7 which generates a **** ton of heat...and the paint on either side of the hood are perfect

 

I took mine off 2 weeks ago... No problems as of yet...

It was 97 degrees last week... go for it... As long as you aren't really hard on it or race it, I cant imagine the paint would get ****ed up

 

because it looks all faded and dirty so i figure if i dont need it id rather have it off

 

and its only really there to reduce noise for those pansies who buy a mustang thinking it is a two door crown vic, and want it to be nice and quiet

 

Its also there for Fire supression. If a fire breaks out the blanket is supposed to drop to smother the fire.

I know lots of 03/04 Cobra guys who remove theirs though. To each his own!