Sound deadening/ride quality Options

[jmargush]

I built my car as an autoxer years ago and never installed carpet or sound deadener after the restoration.

Now as I age and have an opportunity to take a longer trip in the car I am looking for a little more "comfort" in the car.

Question is how much will carpet and/or sound deadening improve the road noise?

The back pad has been removed and there is sound deadener and felt covering the firewall currently.

Curious as to what you all might have experienced or recommend.


I am also thinking about dialing back the suspension setup for the long trip.

[mlindner]

jmargush, I did the same thing last year, interior tar mat, then 1/2 foam and then thin layer of perlon carpet. I do not have anything on the engine compartment wall. It nocked noise down by more then half. I do have Ben's sport muffler so that end is pretty loud. Mark

[tpines]

jmargush, I did the same thing last year, interior tar mat, then 1/2 foam and then thin layer of perlon carpet. I do not have anything on the engine compartment wall. It nocked noise down by more then half. I do have Ben's sport muffler so that end is pretty loud. Mark

Hi Mark,
Love your interior! Looks awesome. Just a little concerned not having head rests for safety. Take care!

Clark