2021-2022 Ford Bronco - Under hood sound insulation installation and testing
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- You do NOT have to buy the 'High Package' with your Bronco in order to get the under-hood sound insulation. There are now aftermarket options where you can buy and easily install this insulation on your 2 Door or 4 Door Bronco. The bigger question is.....does it actually work??
In this video I will show you such a product, show you how to install it, and then do some 'before and after' testing of sound levels under various scenarios and show you the results of this testing.
Product link for hood insulation: amzn.to/37HSo29
Music with permission by Ronan Conroy (ronanconroy.bandcamp.com)
dB is a log scale, so 10dB less at idle is 10x quieter. Didn't seem to matter much on the road though
Interesting...I hadn't thought about that. So the 16% difference for the idling test is actually more? For the other two tests, I think the small difference in results is probably within the accuracy of the smart phone's ability to measure, so I think we can safely call those no real improvement, certainly not one you would notice by ear.
Just from a more finished look I’d say it’s worth the money. Really enjoy watching you upgrade your Bronco.
I appreciate it!
Excited for another video
Thanks for watching!
@@BudgetBronco Would love to see an update walk-around video of the Bronco build so far.
Another interesting and well shot video. It will insulate the paint (most not all) on the hood from excessive heat from the engine bay. That should help it from fading prematurely.
Sound deadening or insulation against the fire wall should help with interior noise levels. Years ago I removed the carpet from my Ranger and added insulation, then replaced the carpet. It really did reduce road and engine noise.
You are right, that would definitely help. But, with the Bronco I think it is a losing battle, because the majority of the cabin noise comes from wind noise especially if you have a soft top, and also tire noise depending on which tire you have.
@@BudgetBronco terrific points. Keep the great content coming please.
Interesting mod, definitely improved the look. Maybe a future vid could be sound deadening inside the cab?
Maybe! I have started to see some post about people doing this...lining the hard top and doors and panels with acoustic mats, they say it helps. I will add this to the ever-growing list of ideas.
Thanks for the video. Just the look of the liner is worth having. I hate the bare metal look under the hoods. I like how you are making your Bronco look so retro.
I agree it does look a little nicer. Thanks for watching!
Another great upgrade from Budget Bronco!
Thanks, lots more things on my list to come
Anther good one. Thanks, Tim
Thanks for watching!
Great video Mark.
My bronco day is tomorrow. Wish me luck.
GOOD LUCK!!!!
Nice, I was wondering what the difference was. I’d want it for cruising noise, but being at idle it was pretty significant I’d get one. Thanks for the review.
Thanks for the comment, it definitely helps at idle.
Wow, my bronco has the hood rod!
Yes, all Bronco come with the hood prop rod standard
Thanks for the video! Keep making and i will keep watching!
I will! Thanks for watching
Another well put together video! Thank You!
Thank YOU for watching and commenting!
thanks for this test. It looks like it won't be worth my money to add this to my Bronco.
It is a bit of a toss up:
It DOES reduce sound levels when the Bronco is idling, as measured outside the vehicle
It DOES give the hood a more finished look
It DOES likely make it easier to clean the underside of the hood, keeping mud and crud out of the recesses in the bracing
But, it does NOT reduce sound levels inside the cabin when revving the engine or when driving on the highway.
@@BudgetBronco So if you hit a lot of drivethru's they will be able to hear ya better! lol
Nice video,s .THANK YOU MARK.. THE ALUMINUM IZED HOOD LINER REFLECTS HEAT, KEEPS HOOD COOLER > LESS PAINT DISCOLOURATION TOP SIDE & @ NIGHT WORKING UNDER BRONCO HOOD GIVES SOME LIGHT REFLECTION,, PLUS IS MORE F I R E RESISTANT!! RETIRED F.F.& EMT
Thanks for watching, Mark! Good points on the reflective option for the hood liner.
I wonder how the aluminum foil version would've done in testing. It might even be less effective in dissipating engine heat.
I cannot say for sure, but I can't imagine that it would perform better on noise.
At 5:04 you were getting 65 MPG!?!
It does look like it helps with the noise a little bit. My only gripe is the rattling engine sound of the newer 4 bangers during acceleration when leaving a red light. I know it has power but sometimes it sounds like you’re really ringing the squirrels in the cage. Hopefully the insulation can help with that.
Originally, it wasn’t designed as a noise insulator. It was initially put in cars for safety so if an engine caught fire, it would melt the plastic tabs and fall onto the engine in hopes of suffocating a carburetor fire.
HAHAHA oh my that is embarrassing....good catch Phillip! I wish the Bronco got 65 mpg. Thanks also for the insight on the insulators. I don't hate the sound of the 2.3, but it definitely does not sound as good as the 4.7L V8 in my Grand Cherokee.
My Bronco makes a horrible metallic clattering under moderate acceleration as well... I was told that metal banging noises are normal by Ford... So I am exploring ways to reduce the noise. This is the first step. IAG makes a large plastic engine cover that would work wonders if I put some sound deadening on the underside. Heat resistant of course.
Thanks for doing this! Was looking into something like this.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice vid, been looking for a factory hood pad, with no luck. I just today installed a Ranger 2.3l factory engine cover, bought on Amazon. Bolts on, (just needed two 10mm machine thread nuts) it comes with the stand offs. Looks better, and seems to knock down the buzz of the injectors a tad. Just ordered one of these as well. Interested in the result of having both. My only gripe with this motor is that it is a bit buzzy...
Agree, I have said it before....don't buy the Bronco (or Ranger for that matter) for the engine sound! Thanks for watching
@@BudgetBronco For sure... it's got all the power I need, more than expected, and given the issues w/ the 2.7L I'm just that much more glad I stuck w/ the 2.3L/6spd. But... it sounds awful when wound out, thankfully its torquey enough to short shift.
makes a big differance with the the electric fan. I can't hear it on the inside anymore
Nice...thanks for watching
Loving the way your rig is turning out. How are you feeling about the engine overall in terms of reliability? I'm coming from driving a Tacoma but am really considering a base Bronco thanks to your channel.
Super happy with the 2.3L, I have had no problems at all, but still under 5000 miles. From what I have heard, the 2.7L has had more issues reported so far.
@@BudgetBronco Are you filling it with 87 or 93/91? Also, I think it would be super interesting to have an oil analysis kit for when you change the oil from a company like blackstone lab
I always run on 87. A few times I have used 88/E15 gas and it has run well on that too. I did just change the oil, and I still have it in jug so I might just do that. I was just checking out their website, I did not know the analysis was only $30, that is a lot less than I thought it would be. Thanks for the suggestion!
In colder climates like Northern New Hampshire where I live, you would not want hood insulation. When you have hood insulation and ice on your hood it takes forever to melt the ice enough for it to slide off.
Good point! If you buy a car that comes with insulation from the factory, would you remove it?
@@BudgetBronco Definitely. I tried getting my father to remove it for the winter but he is against modifying anything. I am the opposite modifying everything.
Ya me too, clearly
By the time he's done, we will have spent enough money to buy a Raptor model.
HAHA not even close! To date with all of my mods, I have spent $1528, so that takes the total cost of my Bronco to about $33k, still less than half of what a super basic Raptor will cost. Thanks for watching
BTW, MARK IS ENJOYING HIS NEW BRONCO LOVE !! LIKE ME ,, CREATING SOMETHING UNIQUINC,, DIFFERENT N SPECIAL >AS ALL BRONCOS ARE AND ITS FUN..
It's amazing that Ford cheaps out by making a small piece of sound-deadening insulation an upgrade option probably as part of some overpriced "upgrade package".
Not just Ford, all the automakers do it. It is a money making strategy that works for them. But that is why I much prefer the Base option, and then just add the bits and pieces that you really want for a fraction of the cost.
Can you do a video for an air deflector for the hood? I've been getting a lot of bugs and rock chips on the windshield, but I can't seem to find something that will help deflect them by pushing the air up and over the windshield. I know my older broncos had a lot of options for that. Thanks!
I will look around and see what I can find...thanks for watching!
I got the one from my Ford Stealership that matches the extended fender lips and has the raised lip on the back cause of bugs and a rock chip on the windshield.
Week afterwards another rock hit the bottom of the windshield putting in a long crack.
Had the windshield replaced with my Insurance.
Still noticing lots of bugs hitting the windshield so it doesn't work that great.
At $89 I'm glad I only used my Ford Pass Points
Sorry to hear that. I think even with a deflector, the very upright nature of the windshield is going to make it prone to bugs and chips/cracks, same as the Wrangler
@@johnyd1911 Did you get the one with the lip on it? I've seen ones that are smooth and another one that has a kinda rounded lip.
@@BudgetBronco Yeah, I've heard of that. I know they had all sorts of deflectors in the past. I like watching your videos. I ended up getting the mountain peak mud flaps and cut angle brackets, painted them black, and installed them like you did on yours. Thank you!
Does this truck have that much engine noise?
No, not really, sounds like your typical 4 cylinder