Engine bay/hood insulator?

[mrvinyl33]

As I was purusing the clean pics of UK-Accord's ride in the member pics forum I noted the shot of the engine bay with something I have never seen before. The car has an insulator board I guess for sound deadening. I never saw one on a Honda before. I'm used to seeing this on GMs and the like.

Outside of cost-saving, was there any other reason(s) why this wasn't on USDM cars? Was this JDM and/or EDM only? Looks like this would fit all CB7s as the plugs would fit in the same holes, and the same cut-outs are there for the warning stickers. Outside of removing the washer nozzles I guess it just goes right on? Anyone know more?

Its on the 2nd pic of UK-Accord's current car we all seem to like:
http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...t=16688&page=2

[accordmaniac]

Yah..
I would like to know more about hood insulator too..

[mrvinyl33]

Anyone have any thoughts, opinions, advice, info on this? I'm still interested.

[TypeG]

there seems to be alot of things that are different. look at the distributor. later.

[accordztech]

its probably just canadian, maybe to help keep the engine warm in the cold.

i saw an aftermarket one that is shinny and reflective foil which does the same thing but looks pretty cool.

[i'm the girl]

you mean that gray shit? its on our 98 accord, its just insulation, stock - i dunno if its regional, but that doesn't make so much sense - and im not EXACLTY sure why its there, if, at the very least, to keep the composite hood material from discoloring due to the constant heat changed of the engine ... i've seen it on a LOT of cars, tho

[pocb7]

F the insulator, lets see those steam on the hood when it rains and snow, F the insulator lets hear that engine sing.

[mrvinyl33]

Well I thought those were to also keep the engine noise down, but I was more curious as to the availability. Outside of UK-Accord car I have never seen a 4th gen with it. Is that JDM or EDM only? Sure seems that way.

[UK - Accord]

I dont know if its JDM but its definitely EDM we have it on every CB over here

[i97supratti]

Dynamat makes a lining for the hood. It quiets the engine down alot I hear. Why would you want to do that tho for ours cars? These aren't BMW's that are insulated everywhere.

[accordaffair]

I thought they were to keep heat away from the hood? Ever see hoods with paint missing? I was told that excessive heat will cause the paint to fade prematurely.

[deckeda]

there seems to be alot of things that are different. look at the distributor. later.

Also, my Cruise control cable doesn't swoop down in front like that, and my throttle cable doesn't curve like that and attach to the valve cover.

UK - Accord you freeeek!

And hey, I wouldn't be averse to a bit more sound deadener in my car. UK - Accord, do I even want to ask?

[ChroNicBoosT]

Also, my Cruise control cable doesn't swoop down in front like that, and my throttle cable doesn't curve like that and attach to the valve cover.

UK - Accord you freeeek!

And hey, I wouldn't be averse to a bit more sound deadener in my car. UK - Accord, do I even want to ask?

The cruise control and throttle are on the opposite saide cause its right side drive.... i'm damn jealous cause i want a damn right side drive car, esp. a CB.... that would be SICK!!!!

[accordmaniac]

Honda OEM part number?