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1. GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: Cameron Rooke <beaker211@rogers.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:13:59 -0400 (EDT); I have been enjoying my GT6 since acquiring it last November. And now that it is over 30 degrees Celsius (86F) with a humidex of 40+ (104F), I have come to understand why everyone calls the GT6 a 'h; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00304.html (8,393 bytes)
2. RE: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: "Joe Curry" <spitlist@cox.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 12:32:55 -0700; There are 2 common things that people do. First, if the transmission cover is not already insulated, do that. It goes a long way toward keeping the interior cool. I sprayed Polyurethane foam insulat; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00305.html (9,431 bytes)
3. Re: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: Jim <cartr4a@ameritech.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 14:35:27 -0700 (PDT); Joe's advice is right on, especially insulating the inside of the trans tunnel. It made a world of difference on my GT6. One other thing to check is the seal between the tunnel and the floor and fire; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00306.html (9,067 bytes)
4. Re: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: Dave1massey@cs.com; Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 17:44:01 EDT; Mostly the hot air coming off of the radiator. All that air passes under the car and down the cavity for the transmission. Therefore it is in intimate contact with the floorboards and the trans cover; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00308.html (8,243 bytes)
5. Re: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: Chris Kantarjiev <cak@dimebank.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:07:03 -0700 (PDT); Insulation is key. I used Reflectix, a 3M product found in home stores in the US. It's bubble wrap that's been coated with mylar. Put it under the carpet, everywhere (replace the jute underlayment wi; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00311.html (7,899 bytes)
6. GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: "Edward Anderson" <eandy01@tcnmail.com>; Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:26:58 -0700 (PDT); Oh yes summer heat and LBCs. Since I've not had my Tr on the road yet I can only reflect on my Healey days. My daily driver had none of the original heat shields intact and I cooked too. It was mean; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00314.html (8,097 bytes)
7. RE: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: "Randall" <tr3driver@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 16:49:42 -0700; Another thing to try : put a strong light under the car in the dark and look for anywhere light comes through. If light can get through, chances are that hot air can too. Repeat with the light in th; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00316.html (7,862 bytes)
8. Re: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:11:24 -0400; I would describe mine as not (much) hotter than cars used to be in the "old days", which means back when it was new. You roll down the windows and turn the fan on... My car does not have the shrouds; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00318.html (8,584 bytes)
9. Re: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: Cameron Rooke <beaker211@rogers.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 09:21:59 -0400 (EDT); Thanks, everyone. I had been planning on insulating the floor - especially in the rear - to reduce noise and will now do it all around to reduce heat as well. And since I had planned on replacing the; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00322.html (8,445 bytes)
10. Re: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: pethier@isd.net; Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 13:22:54 -0500; Some of those really nifty air-exhaust vents in the sides of the bonnet might be useful. Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA 1970 Lotus Europa 65/2597, 1992 Saturn SL2, 1993 Suburban, 1962; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00327.html (7,929 bytes)
11. Re: GT6 Hot Box? You weren't kidding! (score: 1): Author: "Jim Muller" <jimmuller@pop.mail.rcn.net>; Date: Fri, 15 Jul 2005 19:40:08 -0400; If your experience is anything like mine, you can't do much about the noise. :-( Mine has a deep roar from the engine and exhaust, especially bad between 2500 and 3000rpm. I've tried insulation all t; /html/triumphs/2005-07/msg00335.html (8,733 bytes)

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