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No, of course it shouldn't. But my real question is that I heard about people removing the padded-matt from the hood to decrease amount of engine heat. Can someone tell me if this a good idea and if it makes a significant difference or if it has any disadvantages? Thanks.
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I removed the mat that under my hood and I experienced less heat soak issues with my open element air filter. I believe that someone has documented the reduced intake air temperature without the hood blanket. Do a search for more info. The only other thing that I noticed was an increase in engine noise without the mat. Another two cents worth from me.  Mike
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I think without the mat to insulate, the engine bay will disperse the heat better. I also heard that the heat can discolor your hood after a while.
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It may discolor it...but let's face it, it's the bottom of your hood. You don't drive with it up. (At least I hope you don't) I pulled mine off and did notice it running a little cooler, but I changed my intake pipe and have since changed the waterpump and thermostat, so it could be any of the things mentioned. $.02 contributed 
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I removed mine. No bad side effects yet.......
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I have a 99 misty and it doesn't have one...? I heard about removing it for wieght & cooler temps but at the same time have heard that it drops down onto your engine incase of a fire - but then again mine didn't come with one. :p
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My 96 doesn't have one either.
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Originally posted by Dandridge: It may discolor it...but let's face it, it's the bottom of your hood. You don't drive with it up. (At least I hope you don't)
I pulled mine off and did notice it running a little cooler, but I changed my intake pipe and have since changed the waterpump and thermostat, so it could be any of the things mentioned.
$.02 contributed I meant it might discolor the paint on top of the hood as well as the inside. I suppose it would take a LONG time, but I imagine it could happen. The one other thing I always worried about was the hood making contact with the battery terminals. Then again I have an aftermarket battery. Is this my 0.03?
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1999 and 2000 was decontented. Mostly noise abatement.
Hood shouldn't discolor from heat.
Most "low end" cars don't have it.
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