Would you go with a thicker firewall?

[stampede]

The upper portion of my firewall has a large hole. I don't think it would look good to repair it and replacing it is probably quicker and easier. I can pick up aluminum at a fair price in town. There is a lot of discussion regarding heat and noise making me think about going a little bit thicker.

Would you go with a thicker firewall (3/16) instead of the 1/8 given the choice?
thanks.

[erlihemi]

As far as heat and noise ...no. Aluminum is transfers heat well and to cut down noise the solution is different materials vice more of the same. A sandwich of noise dampening material with heat barrier between two aluminum sheets is probably the best solution.

[stampede]

Thank you