Unhood Insulation

[Glen Baker LLC]

Motor trend has a show called “Engine Masters”, does that count?

*It's only broadcast in Canada




*I'm kidding

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[Fcnrwy]

Jerry,
Take a look at my post #94 above
(as posted by Glen...
General motors
Ford motor company
American motors corporation
Packard motor car company. )

Yes, the term "Motor" was incorporated a lot...
Google search....

In 1900, the term "motor" was rapidly evolving from a general definition of "a mover" (something that produces power) into a specific term for automobiles, electric drives, and the emerging automotive industry.

Here is what "motor" meant around 1900:

• Automobile/Motor Carriage: The term was frequently used to describe the vehicle itself, often called a "motor car" or "motor carriage" to distinguish it from horse-drawn carriages.
• Electric Power: Initially, "motor" often specifically referred to electric motors (electro-motors) used in streetcars, trams, and early electric cars, while internal combustion engines were sometimes referred to simply as "engines".
• The "Motor City" Era: By 1900, Detroit was earning the nickname "Motor City" due to the rapid rise of car manufacturing companies.

And NO I am NOT this OLD...

Jerry

 

[Silver23]

what about this?
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Soundpro...41943EC388E3EB82F3A8519C&conditionGroupCode=1

oh, and a little stick on sound deadener first

ebay, same thing $58, if you all are interested I'll let you know how much of a piece of crap it is.....
ha!

Well, it’s installed. The outer most bottom fasteners are a complete joke. I used two wire ties with plastic washers instead.
Other than that, I think it’s a good product. I put some sound deadener in there in the spaces that are open before I installed it. I can’t tell if it made a difference in sound though. I seriously doubt it.

 

[midnight43026]

I have this pad as well. I didn’t buy it for noise reduction or aesthetics—I installed it to help insulate the aluminum hood from engine heat. It should reduce thermal shock, which can contribute to paint failure over time.


That said, I don’t expect much concern from Ford if the finish does fail, since their warranty typically only covers rust-through—and an aluminum panel isn’t exactly going to rust through.

 

[KO Stradivarius]

Well, it’s installed. The outer most bottom fasteners are a complete joke. I used two wire ties with plastic washers instead.
Other than that, I think it’s a good product. I put some sound in there in the spaces that are open before I installed it. I can’t tell if it made a difference in sound though. I seriously doubt it.

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"Reduced road noise and vibration" on the box

 

[Silver23]

"Reduced road noise and vibration" on the box

OH, Sorry, that was the sound deadener i used

 

[NiCkyGee]

Would this cause your motor to run hotter?

I ordered and installed one of these yesterday. It really did a good job of reducing the sound level. installation was easy until I broke one of the windshield washer connectors. Dumb mistake on my part. Ordered a new OEM from ebay.

 

[tpollauf]

Any thoughts on this one? My son & I (two Mavericks) will be adding some sort of hood insulation to our Mavericks soon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF7SJBT...m_sw_r_cso_sms_apin_dp_9B4W0TZEBAQJ7W08XTV9_1

 

[tpollauf]

Just curious - does a hood mat add enough weight to negate the use of aftermarket hydralic hood lifts?

NO. I have both and you don't even know it's there!

 

[tpollauf]

Apparently I scared everybody away ! Getting back on topic here, I ended up buying one as mentioned in post # 118. The hood pad itself is pretty good BUT the hardware and instructions (lack thereof) totally suck! Like most Chinese modification items for just about anything, you had better have some "MacGyver" alteration skills for the best outcome.

Similar to "CarbongrayFX4 .. Luke" in post # 18, I had to alter the installation process quite heavily to accept some plastic push pins to hold up the hood liner. Lots of extra work BUT I'm a bit anal when it comes to clean installations, so the extra time taken doesn't bother me. Turned out REAL nice ... just don't ask me how many hours it took me! Some pics below showing the progress ..........

Here I Placed wide masking tape in the rough areas where the push pins will go. Then temporarily held up the hood liner and marked all fastening areas. Got "close" as there is a lot of forgiveness to this installation.

I made the receptacle sections for the push pins out of scrap 20 gauge metal. These were then riveted in place as shown in the next pic.

An overall shot of all pieces mounted and awaiting the hood liner & push pins.

Very clean installation with minimal gaps. I only used the two smaller push pins (recessed two anchor points toward front/center of hood) that came with the kit. Everything else got pitched. I added just two additional push pin anchor points. The fit was so good that it doesn't require a bunch more. Despite the extra work involved, I'm very happy with the outcome.

I'm curious how "CarbongrayFX4' prepared his hood prior to installig the liner? Pics if you have them

Also for "Silver23", do you have a full hood view of your installation? Post when you get a chance.

 

[CarbonGrayFX4]

Apparently I scared everybody away ! Getting back on topic here, I ended up buying one as mentioned in post # 118. The hood pad itself is pretty good BUT the hardware and instructions (lack thereof) totally suck! Like most Chinese modification items for just about anything, you had better have some "MacGyver" alteration skills for the best outcome.

Similar to "CarbongrayFX4 .. Luke" in post # 18, I had to alter the installation process quite heavily to accept some plastic push pins to hold up the hood liner. Lots of extra work BUT I'm a bit anal when it comes to clean installations, so the extra time taken doesn't bother me. Turned out REAL nice ... just don't ask me how many hours it took me! Some pics below showing the progress ..........

Here I Placed wide masking tape in the rough areas where the push pins will go. Then temporarily held up the hood liner and marked all fastening areas. Got "close" as there is a lot of forgiveness to this installation.

I made the receptacle sections for the push pins out of scrap 20 gauge metal. These were then riveted in place as shown in the next pic.

An overall shot of all pieces mounted and awaiting the hood liner & push pins.

Very clean installation with minimal gaps. I only used the two smaller push pins (recessed two anchor points toward front/center of hood) that came with the kit. Everything else got pitched. I added just two additional push pin anchor points. The fit was so good that it doesn't require a bunch more. Despite the extra work involved, I'm very happy with the outcome.

I'm curious how "CarbongrayFX4' prepared his hood prior to installig the liner? Pics if you have them

Also for "Silver23", do you have a full hood view of your installation? Post when you get a chance.

Nice job!

I would say your install looks cleaner than mine. I also added Dynamat to the backside of the mat which adds weight and a little more sag. I am thinking about pulling mine and spraying it with matte black fabric spray paint to give it a more OEM black appearance and possibly reworking my fastener setup to try and take up the sag. It has held for 30,000 miles without too many issues.

 

[CarbonGrayFX4]

I used these two piece Honda fastener in the channels that were too wide for a plastic rivet.

91547-TZ5-A02

 

[CarbonGrayFX4]

Well, it’s installed. The outer most bottom fasteners are a complete joke. I used two wire ties with plastic washers instead.
Other than that, I think it’s a good product. I put some sound deadener in there in the spaces that are open before I installed it. I can’t tell if it made a difference in sound though. I seriously doubt it.

This is a great idea too!

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