Noise levels for a 2.0 L FI set up - interior vs exterior padding |
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Noise levels for a 2.0 L FI set up - interior vs exterior padding |
Tdskip |
Dec 18 2019, 11:23 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,686 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Good morning, hope everybody’s having a good week so far. I know that from the factory there was padding in the engine compartment as well as having an interior back pad. My question is if I put additional sound deadening on the inside and then the back pad is that roughly equivalent to the sound pad that was in the engine bay originally?
I’m sure not having the pad in the engine compartment does lead to increased noise, but not sure how dramatic of an increase that would be with a fuel injected car. I know this is a subjective topic, but looking for experiences and thoughts if you don’t mind sharing them. I’d like the car to be civilized and usable for fall day driving without feeling overly fatigued ( which I am comfortable doing another vintage cars and don’t feel the need to have a modern vehicle to do ). Thanks! |
VaccaRabite |
Dec 19 2019, 09:16 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,446 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I can tell you first hand that the engine side pad makes a TON of difference!
I have my floor pans and cabin side of my firewall lined with FatMat, but was running no engine side insulation and a GT engine lid. The car was LOUD. I drove a friends (Bob's) 2056 and his was a ton quieter. After installing a 914Rubber engine side pad, and putting back in my stock engine lid and rain tray, I can now hear all the annoying cabin groans and squeaks that I was never able to hear before over the sounds of the engine. You can also have a conversation without yelling at the passenger. I still need to add something to the targa top (no headliner, just bare FG right now) but my 914 is like a whole different car in the cabin. Zach |
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