Unhood Insulation

[CarbonGrayFX4]

So this type of stuff (sound deadening) is high-tech engineering that can be penny-pinched by the need for profit over at the Blue Oval offices, I reckon.

I would surely think that a Lincoln has more sound insulation than a Ford variant of the same platform.

Do (or did) other vehicles with the same powertrain use underhood insulation?

But the bottom line is that until someone proves it works with independent sound level testing the "benefit" of using such a product is not quantified.

Bingo on the penny pinching. Some owners never even realize it is missing, kind of like glove box lights.

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[Bud_B]

So do you add this before or after you replace the original muffler with something louder?

 

[MaverickDragon]

Maybe at the same time... Although the sound abatement might need to move further aft...

 

[Blue_Max]

Bingo on the penny pinching. Some owners never even realize it is missing, kind of like glove box lights.

One of the first things I noticed when I got my Maverick was that it had no glovebox light. Every previous vehicle I have owned has had a glovebox light, dating back to a 1969 Mustang.

 

[Chops]

One of the first things I noticed when I got my Maverick was that it had no glovebox light. Every previous vehicle I have owned has had a glovebox light, dating back to a 1969 Mustang.

The glovebox light was eliminated from most Fords in 2020. Mustang & Mustang EV included. Cost cutting for s the stated reason,

 

[BLUEOVALRACER]

I got 1 of those also.... Ebone84

Looks like a Vortech Supercharger? My brother has one on His 2001 Cobra with the 4.6 DOHC V-8 and 3 of My buddies had the Vortechs on their 5.0 Mustangs.

 

[Chops]

Looks like a Vortech Supercharger? My brother has one on His 2001 Cobra with the 4.6 DOHC V-8 and 3 of My buddies had the Vortechs on their 5.0 Mustangs.

You guys are killing me

I wonder if the hood insulation on the base Cobra quieted that beast down haha.

 

[Blue_Max]

The glovebox light was eliminated from most Fords in 2020. Mustang & Mustang EV included. Cost cutting for s the stated reason,

Yes, and contrary to what CarbonGrayFX4 said, I noticed it was missing.

 

[CarbonGrayFX4]

Yes, and contrary to what CarbonGrayFX4 said, I noticed it was missing.

I said SOME owners.

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

I made this post before I started an actual thread.
I decided to invest $5 in an engine compartment light instead of a insulation pad for the hood.

Is this enough light under the hood?

This is my under the hood light.

I think it's better than those pathetic little bulbs the manufacturers used to put in.

 

[Meeka]

Is this enough light under the hood?

This is my under the hood light.

I think it's better than those pathetic little bulbs I used to put in.

Not bright enough, can’t see make of spark plugs!

 

[MaverickDragon]

Is this enough light under the hood?

If the light was much brighter you'd need sun glasses to prevent blindness.
What sort of light did you use - Is it mounted under the hood?

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Not bright enough, can’t see make of spark plugs!

If the light was much brighter you'd need sun glasses to prevent blindness.
What sort of light did you use - Is it mounted under the hood?

I got a set of 4 on Amazon $20.

Here is the U.S. Link

This is the light. You can turn it on by pushing the button or or have it motion activated when you open the hood it turns on.
It is USB rechargeable and it has a rheostat like control for brightnesses.

This is where I mounted it and I mounted it with velcro.

Inevitably the questions are going to be asked.
How will it do with the heat of the engine?
How long will it hang on with velcro?
Will it VOID my Warranty?
I have no idea
This is just something I thought up one day. I didn't use all four in my safes, so I thought what the hell. We'll see how it fairs.

 

[Meeka]

I got a set of 4 on Amazon $20.

Here is the Link

This is the light. You can turn it on by pushing the button or or have it motion activated when you open the hood it turns on.
It is USB rechargeable and it has a rheostat like control for brightnesses.

This is where I mounted it and I mounted it with velcro.

Inevitably the questions are going to be asked.
How will it do with the heat of the engine?
How long will it hang on with velcro?
Will it VOID the Warranty?
I have no idea
This is just something I thought up one day. I didn't use all four in my safes, so I thought what the hell. We'll see how it fairs.

I’m going to Amazon, again!

 

[Fcnrwy]

Like this Picture of the Engine in My Mustang?

NOW That's a MOTOR...

Jerry

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