Hood insulation

[vt_maverick]

I think the consensus is that the insulation is not needed. There should be absolutely no issues if you just remove it.

I think the only real advantage to having the liner was noise and vibration damping. My battery exploded a while back and it turned it into pudding and I haven't used it since. Without it, it's kinda nice hearing more of the S/C whine anyways.

Doesn't the excess heat have a negative effect on the insert? I think I've read theories on here that over time engine bay heat contributes to the cracking problem.