[ihc] Rhino, Dynamat & Heat

[David Bongo <dbongo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Joel and Tom, thanks for the replies.  Joel, you make an excellent point 
about just applying the Dynamat over the Rhino.  And Tom, since you've 
actually done something similar and have taken heat readings...Let me 
ask something else.

How much heat comes off of the floor on the truck everywhere EXCEPT the 
transmission hump and firewall.  I'm wondering if Rhinolining the whole 
truck, and applying Dynamat to the tranny tunnel and firewall would give 
the desired effect.  My perception is that those are the two biggest 
heat producers.  (Number 3 would be the exhaust.)  This also means I can 
try it out with only the Rhino for a while.  I guess the questions are:

1. Is my perception correct?

2. Would doing the "partial" Dynamat-ing work, or would it just funnel 
the heat towards the "unprotected" parts of the floor?

I'd rather avoid the floormats, but it's something I'll keep in mind. 
Again, it's a weather-related thing.  I used to get all kinds of stuff 
on the carpeting/floor mats in my Cherokee.  Whether it was mud or 
Doggie Deposits.  The Herculined Scout cleans up nicer.

I project no wear and tear on the tranny tunnel so "bare" Dynamat should 
be fine, but if there is wear I can always apply something to cover the 
Dynamat there (indoor/outdoor carpet, etc.).

I appreciate the help.

Dave