{"product_id":"pure-silica-needle-mat-heat-shield-24x36-wide-1-4-turbo-exhaust-insulation","title":"Pure Silica Needle Mat Heat Shield — 1\/4\" | Turbo \u0026 Exhaust Insulation","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"608\"\u003eIf you’re building real heat shielding around a turbo\/downpipe\/manifold, silica needle mat is the material serious people end up using—because it’s the most “no-drama” insulation core under brutal heat cycling. Cheap mats and fluffy blankets can look fine at first, then shrink, crumble, or lose thickness once they’ve been cooked and vibrated for a while. \u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"514\"\u003ePure silica needle mat is needle-punched for structural stability\u003c\/strong\u003e, so it holds shape, stays consistent, and keeps doing its job after repeated hot\/cold cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"610\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eThis sheet is made to be \u003cstrong data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"660\"\u003ecut-to-fit and formed\u003c\/strong\u003e into custom shields, tunnel panels, and firewall barriers. It’s ideal as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"763\"\u003einsulating core layer\u003c\/strong\u003e in a proper heat shield build—especially when sandwiched behind a metal skin (stainless\/aluminum) and\/or paired with an air gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eWhy silica needle mat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1037\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"957\"\u003eBuilt for exhaust-side reality:\u003c\/strong\u003e handles harsh heat cycling and vibration better than “cheap mat” alternatives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eStable insulation core:\u003c\/strong\u003e holds thickness and shape instead of collapsing over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eFlexible + easy to work with:\u003c\/strong\u003e cut, wrap, and fit custom shapes without fighting it\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eHelps reduce heat transfer to nearby components like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1274\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003ewiring, hoses, paint, sensors, intercooler piping, brake\/ABS lines\u003c\/strong\u003e, and more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eCommon uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eTurbo and downpipe heat shielding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eManifold and hot-side bay shielding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eTransmission tunnel insulation panels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1510\"\u003eFirewall heat barriers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003eCustom heat shield “sandwich” builds (metal skin + silica core)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1737\"\u003eNotes \/ Safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eCutting and handling insulation materials can release dust\/fibers. \u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eWear gloves, eye protection, and a mask\u003c\/strong\u003e when cutting\/handling. For best durability in high-airflow or abrasion areas, use this as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1941\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003ecore layer behind a metal skin\u003c\/strong\u003e rather than leaving it exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GropeTuned","offers":[{"title":"12\"","offer_id":45149817929867,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24\"","offer_id":45149817962635,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60\"","offer_id":45149817995403,"sku":null,"price":124.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/6737\/3451\/files\/597381007_881030464884180_8612761545990398585_n.jpg?v=1769804383","url":"https:\/\/gropetuned.myshopify.com\/products\/pure-silica-needle-mat-heat-shield-24x36-wide-1-4-turbo-exhaust-insulation","provider":"GropeTuned","version":"1.0","type":"link"}