Trunk Gets REAL Hot in my RL

wtxhl · 09-10-2008, 04:56 PM

I bought the Saturn custom bag for the trunk and I used it on a trip to VA. When I got there the clothes inside the bag were so hot they felt like they just came out of the clothes dryer! I noticed the muffler is underneath the trunk, and that there is no insulation beneath the trunk mat, so that's probably why. I'm going to place some sound/heat insulation underneath the trunk mat to see if it helps.

Barry · 09-10-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wtxhl

I bought the Saturn custom bag for the trunk and I used it on a trip to VA. When I got there the clothes inside the bag were so hot they felt like they just came out of the clothes dryer! I noticed the muffler is underneath the trunk, and that there is no insulation beneath the trunk mat, so that's probably why. I'm going to place some sound/heat insulation underneath the trunk mat to see if it helps.

Tell me about it. On our first trip to Ark in july 06, all of the wifes make-up melted..anything that could melt did! So I now drive with the trunk open to keep things cool. I get sh#$ for gas mileage but oh well

Booster_RL · 09-10-2008, 05:01 PM

Your assessment is correct and you also have a deck lid that pretty much touches anything inside it plus the microscopic space inside there as well - all add up to a hot inside of the trunk. I wouldn't put chocolate in there...

**Skip** · 09-10-2008, 05:10 PM

I installed some COOL KING insulation under the trunk mat. A couple of bolts on the side and the mat will come up far enough to install several layers of insulation. Just cut to fit and reinstall the mat and it will get a little cooler in the trunk. Mind you that it won't make it a balmy 70 degrees but it will be cooler than muffler temperature. Just watch how you pack everything....Skip....

MidniteBlues · 09-10-2008, 05:30 PM

Well, skips idea is a good one, some of us bought Sky coolers from Latin Venom, here is the current and last thread.. July 08 NEW COOLER ORDERS FOR THOSE THAT DIDN'T GET ONE LAST YEAR What is unique about these one of a kind cooler/bags is that he included a silver "insulation" type material that you put down over the muffler area to keep stuff in the cooler cooler cold when riding. I have to say, it works rather well, since I took my cooler with me on an all day ride around Lake Okeechobee in the heat of summer this year and when I got home, I still had ice in the bag.. Insulation is the answer, BUT it will NOT turn it into a freezer either.. never-the-less, sum is bettrn nuttin..

**Skip** · 09-10-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry

Tell me about it. On our first trip to Ark in july 06, all of the wifes make-up melted..anything that could melt did! So I now drive with the trunk open to keep things cool. I get sh#$ for gas mileage but oh well

Barry better than a spoiler I think. Plus redirects the wind flow back over the cockpit...Skip...

Grandpa · 09-10-2008, 06:55 PM

The first trip I took I had a six pack of coke cans in the trunk. One exploded and several were almost ready to explode. Does get hot. I now carry cokes behind my seat. Haven't had any other problems, though.

xmicro_Redline · 09-10-2008, 08:15 PM

The best fix is to get the RPI exhaust......No Muffler, just two resonators about 2/3 the way back..........no trunk heat at all!! Skycruzr has this exhaust and never has an issue. In my trunk, even with the smaller than stock magnaflow, it heats up my trunk quite a bit!

DirtyMike · 09-10-2008, 08:30 PM

I have no heat issues in my truck, but I did switch to the RPi GT, what a differance!and it sounds nice too!

Barry · 09-10-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Skip

Barry better than a spoiler I think. Plus redirects the wind flow back over the cockpit...Skip...

You wouldn't believe the amount "G"'s I get when I deploy that thing at 80mph

**Skip** · 09-10-2008, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Barry

You wouldn't believe the amount "G"'s I get when I deploy that thing at 80mph

Able to make 90 degree turns at high speed....Skip...

eddf · 09-11-2008, 02:40 AM

This is good to know 'cause I've never put anything in the trunk.

How long for frozen pizza to be done?

Ed

**Skip** · 09-11-2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by eddf

This is good to know 'cause I've never put anything in the trunk.

How long for frozen pizza to be done?

Ed

About fifty miles with stop and go driving...Skip...

sidejam · 09-11-2008, 04:00 AM

I have the Solo-Performance race exhaust (no muffler) and I've never had any problem with trunk heat.

Bogie · 09-12-2008, 01:31 AM

She's got a sexy front, likes to go topless, and has a hot ass. What more could you wish for?

RPIpower · 09-22-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by wtxhl

I bought the Saturn custom bag for the trunk and I used it on a trip to VA. When I got there the clothes inside the bag were so hot they felt like they just came out of the clothes dryer! I noticed the muffler is underneath the trunk, and that there is no insulation beneath the trunk mat, so that's probably why. I'm going to place some sound/heat insulation underneath the trunk mat to see if it helps.

There is a heat blanket under the trunk. The muffler still gets pretty hot though. You can also consider a system like the GT exhaust which splits out.

09-10-2008, 04:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
wtxhl First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Marlton, NJ Posts: 49 My Photos: (0)	Trunk Gets REAL Hot in my RL I bought the Saturn custom bag for the trunk and I used it on a trip to VA. When I got there the clothes inside the bag were so hot they felt like they just came out of the clothes dryer! I noticed the muffler is underneath the trunk, and that there is no insulation beneath the trunk mat, so that's probably why. I'm going to place some sound/heat insulation underneath the trunk mat to see if it helps. __________________ 2009 RL, Ruby Red, manual tranny, tan top, black/tan interior, chromes, optional radio. Both Saturn bags, shorty antenna.

09-10-2008, 05:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	I installed some COOL KING insulation under the trunk mat. A couple of bolts on the side and the mat will come up far enough to install several layers of insulation. Just cut to fit and reinstall the mat and it will get a little cooler in the trunk. Mind you that it won't make it a balmy 70 degrees but it will be cooler than muffler temperature. Just watch how you pack everything....Skip.... __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

09-10-2008, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
MidniteBlues Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 3,580 My Photos: (0)	Well, skips idea is a good one, some of us bought Sky coolers from Latin Venom, here is the current and last thread.. July 08 NEW COOLER ORDERS FOR THOSE THAT DIDN'T GET ONE LAST YEAR What is unique about these one of a kind cooler/bags is that he included a silver "insulation" type material that you put down over the muffler area to keep stuff in the cooler cooler cold when riding. I have to say, it works rather well, since I took my cooler with me on an all day ride around Lake Okeechobee in the heat of summer this year and when I got home, I still had ice in the bag.. Insulation is the answer, BUT it will NOT turn it into a freezer either.. never-the-less, sum is bettrn nuttin.. __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Trim Package, Automatic, Monsoon Pre Audio 1-CD, Std Rear. GMPP CAI, 3M Clear Bra, Splash Guards, Black Top, Fiam Frwy Blastr 2-horn Opel Ant - WR V2 - Flux Capacitor - Last edited by MidniteBlues : 09-10-2008 at 05:36 PM.

09-10-2008, 06:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Grandpa First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Athens Alabama Posts: 190 My Photos: (0)	The first trip I took I had a six pack of coke cans in the trunk. One exploded and several were almost ready to explode. Does get hot. I now carry cokes behind my seat. Haven't had any other problems, though. __________________ Midnight blue/black RL all leather MT 6Cd 3M clear bra V2 Windrestrictor

09-10-2008, 08:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
DirtyMike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 308 My Photos: (0)	I have no heat issues in my truck, but I did switch to the RPi GT, what a differance!and it sounds nice too! __________________ 07RL,5spd,black w/black&red int,spoiler CAI&ICP,HIDlow&fogs,stubby,5%Tint,RPiGT Exhaust& RacePipe,HahnIC,DejonBOVspring,Areoforce dual guages,DDMProBeam&APilar,Wester'sRaceTune.,TenzoR DC5,EibachSportlines.

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09-10-2008, 05:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Booster_RL Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Smokin' 'em @ the light... the tires that is... Posts: 201 My Photos: (0)	Your assessment is correct and you also have a deck lid that pretty much touches anything inside it plus the microscopic space inside there as well - all add up to a hot inside of the trunk. I wouldn't put chocolate in there...

09-10-2008, 08:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
xmicro_Redline Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York Posts: 4,493 My Photos: (1)	The best fix is to get the RPI exhaust......No Muffler, just two resonators about 2/3 the way back..........no trunk heat at all!! Skycruzr has this exhaust and never has an issue. In my trunk, even with the smaller than stock magnaflow, it heats up my trunk quite a bit!

09-11-2008, 02:40 AM	#12 (permalink)
eddf Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 104 My Photos: (0)	This is good to know 'cause I've never put anything in the trunk. How long for frozen pizza to be done? Ed

09-11-2008, 04:00 AM	#14 (permalink)
sidejam Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 237 My Photos: (0)	I have the Solo-Performance race exhaust (no muffler) and I've never had any problem with trunk heat.

09-12-2008, 01:31 AM	#15 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 2,476 My Photos: (0)	She's got a sexy front, likes to go topless, and has a hot ass. What more could you wish for? __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Born July 2007 Snagged 8/31/07 Belle? That's my car Alizée? That's my avatar Me? Forty something male skydriver

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