Do i need that pad thats on the underside of the hood ??

[Silverbird2002]

when I bought my 2002 firebird it didn't even have it on there..lol

[01MaroIL]

my 01 has one. just for reference.

[Ex-5.0]

My 2002 did not come with one. No evidence of heat being a problem. I think the factory puts on the pad to reduce noise from the engine.

You're better off without it. I have a problem with pack rats where I park. They like to chew up hood pads. Makes a real mess. I just had to remove the pad from my '93 Mustang because of that. Same deal with three other cars before that.

[sac2165]

Originally posted by My_Teal_V6:
I have also heard that they are used to snuff out small engine fires....How much of this is true I do not know.

I think this is the case.

[99v6cam]

I like mine, still looks nice and has a bowtie on it and everything [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Tom Rs]

took mine off today. looks much better hopefully i have no heat problems though