Use of foam as insulator?

[rocco16 at sbcglobal.net (LEF)]

It was being discussed as a measure to increase structural stiffness. 
Unfortunately, I don't think it is very cost-effective.

larry
sandiego16v



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mark F." <mk1mark@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: "A Org, Scirocco" <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 9:33 AM
Subject: Re: Use of foam as insulator?


> On Nov 8, 2007 10:08 AM,  <julie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> I remember a long time ago a discussion of using the expanding foam to 
>> fill the voids in a car to reduce sound and heat.
>>
>> Any body remember this?
>
>
> Utley was looking into this, but I don't think he followed through.
> David, do you still have the info?  I was considering using it on my
> 75...
>
> If it's a closed cell foam (won't absorb water), and has an adhesive
> property (seals completely against 'walls'), I don't think water
> should be an issue...
>
> Later,
>
> Mark.
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