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Chrisco22 · 09-08-2012, 02:11 PM

I have the engine cover on, as shipped by the factory. I was reading that that muffles alot of the noise. Would it be noticable to take it off? Good/bad sound with it off?

simt3k · 09-08-2012, 02:37 PM

engine cover is just a piece of plastic does little to nothing for noise.

Chrisco22 · 09-08-2012, 06:41 PM

I mean, i know its plastic but i was reading somewhere it really muffles the noise. I didnt wanna write anything on there without getting other opinions, just could not see how that would work.

Yellow_Glide · 09-08-2012, 06:43 PM

Sometimes run mine on and sometimes off - I can't tell a difference.

Chrisco22 · 09-08-2012, 06:54 PM

Yellow, how do you like the cams? I was considering that as well. Nothing sounds better than a cammed car. DO you have any sound clips that i can envy?

Angrybird 12 · 09-08-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by simt3k

engine cover is just a piece of plastic does little to nothing for noise.

It has a layer of insulation under it to help with noise reduction, so it's more than just a piece of plastic.

Yellow_Glide · 09-08-2012, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisco22

Yellow, how do you like the cams? I was considering that as well. Nothing sounds better than a cammed car. DO you have any sound clips that i can envy?

Chech the MACE thread page 18 has the latest video. I haven't seen the car in person since the transport picked it up August 8th. Lol , going thru withdrawal without it.

gutterball · 09-08-2012, 07:36 PM

Leave the Engine Cover off. In the Engine compartment, just behind the Engine Cover is a Rubber Strip, Cut off about 2' in the center and remove, you now have a funtional scoop ( air entering from the grill and exiting out the back) You have airfolw now, over the Engine, I measured the temp, with and without the strip, The temp was at least 10 degrees colder without the strip.

simt3k · 09-08-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

It has a layer of insulation under it to help with noise reduction, so it's more than just a piece of plastic.

Its a very thin layer, if your worried about engine noise don't bother with performance upgrades or turn your stereo up louder. I would suggest stock exhaust, with an resonated x pipe and stock intake if noise bothers you.

Angrybird 12 · 09-08-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by simt3k

Its a very thin layer, if your worried about engine noise don't bother with performance upgrades or turn your stereo up louder. I would suggest stock exhaust, with an resonated x pipe and stock intake if noise bothers you.

???????? Huh? I just stated it was more than a piece of plastic, nothing about my preference to the engine sound. Even though it does not look like much it is there to reduce valve train and injector noise.

simt3k · 09-08-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

???????? Huh? I just stated it was more than a piece of plastic, nothing about my preference to the engine sound. Even though it does not look like much it is there to reduce valve train and injector noise.

Meant to point that out to the OP and not you.

Sorry

09-08-2012, 02:11 PM	#1
Chrisco22 Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 368	Engine cover removal? I have the engine cover on, as shipped by the factory. I was reading that that muffles alot of the noise. Would it be noticable to take it off? Good/bad sound with it off? __________________ 2011 Camaro LS: [Rally Yellow] [22" Status Rims] [BBK Long Tube Headers w/ High Flow Cats] [Trifecta Tune] [K&N CAI] [Blacked out Bow Ties and Tail Lights] [15% Tint] [MAC Mufflers] [Rear Cat Delete] [Vmax Black Ice]

09-08-2012, 06:41 PM	#3
Chrisco22 Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 368	I mean, i know its plastic but i was reading somewhere it really muffles the noise. I didnt wanna write anything on there without getting other opinions, just could not see how that would work. __________________ 2011 Camaro LS: [Rally Yellow] [22" Status Rims] [BBK Long Tube Headers w/ High Flow Cats] [Trifecta Tune] [K&N CAI] [Blacked out Bow Ties and Tail Lights] [15% Tint] [MAC Mufflers] [Rear Cat Delete] [Vmax Black Ice]

09-08-2012, 06:43 PM	#4
Yellow_Glide Drives: 2011 1LT "Chakita". 04 Yota Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 823	Sometimes run mine on and sometimes off - I can't tell a difference. __________________ Hi, my name is Chakita. I have cams!!!! Build thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3847083

09-08-2012, 06:54 PM	#5
Chrisco22 Drives: 2011 Chevy Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States Posts: 368	Yellow, how do you like the cams? I was considering that as well. Nothing sounds better than a cammed car. DO you have any sound clips that i can envy? __________________ 2011 Camaro LS: [Rally Yellow] [22" Status Rims] [BBK Long Tube Headers w/ High Flow Cats] [Trifecta Tune] [K&N CAI] [Blacked out Bow Ties and Tail Lights] [15% Tint] [MAC Mufflers] [Rear Cat Delete] [Vmax Black Ice]

09-08-2012, 02:37 PM	#2
simt3k Drives: 2011 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Edmonton Alberta Canada Posts: 762	engine cover is just a piece of plastic does little to nothing for noise.

09-08-2012, 07:36 PM	#8
gutterball Drives: 2014 1LS M6 Supercharged Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New Britain, Ct Posts: 937 View My Garage	Leave the Engine Cover off. In the Engine compartment, just behind the Engine Cover is a Rubber Strip, Cut off about 2' in the center and remove, you now have a funtional scoop ( air entering from the grill and exiting out the back) You have airfolw now, over the Engine, I measured the temp, with and without the strip, The temp was at least 10 degrees colder without the strip.