2nd most controversial mod...

[NurseNeil]

Finally did it...

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[Jason B]

Are you saying adding an engine cover is the 2nd most controversial mod?
I think things like CAI, CC and the oh so popular TGD beats an engine cover.

 

[mailbox4449]

I thought it was the fact that you spent your money on a $10 cup of coffee and didn't put that ten bucks towards a dampener

 

[Wytchdctr]

I always take them off and leave them in the garage anyway. Not going to spend money on something I will discard with the "extra" bolts the first time I need to wrench on it myself.

 

[halligan1201]

I thought it was the fact that you spent your money on a $10 cup of coffee and didn't put that ten bucks towards a dampener

Beat me too it hahahah

 

[dtech]

I'm unsure that something that should be on every engine can be considered a bona fide "mod"

Maybe a site moderator can render a ruling - as "mod" can be an abbreviation for moderator.

But it looks good irrespective !

 

[mailbox4449]

While I don't own a Ranger...yet...I personally don't care if it on there. It's a beauty cover and does nothing " function" wise for the motor. Some say it keeps the water off certain areas, but it also traps heat closer to those areas too. As long as the hood has a little felt on the inside to help dampen the sound, its just an appearance feature. Older guys grew up without any covers other than the round air filter covers on top of their carbureted engines...and younger guys grew up with all the plastic covers.
As someone already stated, just one more piece to take off when you need to work on that area.

 

[Grumpaw]

Nope Alex, your wrong...
It is common knowledge, and has been verified by numerous members that the addition of the cover adds at least 10, and sometimes 15 horsepower the the Ranger.
The actual amount of the horsepower gain is dependent on the amount of "Butt Feel" one has from the addition of the cover.
And of course, the amount of "Butt Feel" is all dependent on the size of one's Butt" !!!
So, what it comes down too is that those of us who are big ass's gain the most horsepower......

 

[P. A. Schilke]

Nope Alex, your wrong...
It is common knowledge, and has been verified by numerous members that the addition of the cover adds at least 10, and sometimes 15 horsepower the the Ranger.
The actual amount of the horsepower gain is dependent on the amount of "Butt Feel" one has from the addition of the cover.
And of course, the amount of "Butt Feel" is all dependent on the size of one's Butt" !!!
So, what it comes down too is that those of us who are big ass's gain the most horsepower......

Hi Steve,

The folks on these forums are much more sophisticated than to use Butt Feel. We all use Calibrated Assometers!

Best,
Phil

 

[Grumpaw]

Hi Steve,

The folks on these forums are much more sophisticated than to use Butt Feel. We all use Calibrated Assometers!

Best,
Phil

But Phil, I'm old school, and I still rely on my "Butt-O-Meter"

 

[Wytchdctr]

Nope Alex, your wrong...
It is common knowledge, and has been verified by numerous members that the addition of the cover adds at least 10, and sometimes 15 horsepower the the Ranger.
The actual amount of the horsepower gain is dependent on the amount of "Butt Feel" one has from the addition of the cover.
And of course, the amount of "Butt Feel" is all dependent on the size of one's Butt" !!!
So, what it comes down too is that those of us who are big ass's gain the most horsepower......

I thought that was only if you paint it?

That said... saw a pic of someone that painted theirs and it did look pretty sweet (no sarcasm). I am sure that was worth 12. I have a turbo sticker that added 4.5

 

[Dave1899]

Finally did it...

I like it, to me it tidys up that part of the engine compartment. My 2019 Lariat came with one.

 

[Langwilliams]

I was expecting a catch can.

I added the engine cover an it got rid of a lot of noise.

 

[Dr. Zaius]

The engine cover does noticeably decrease the sound level.

Truck is quieter with it.

 

[Langwilliams]

The engine cover does noticeably decrease the sound level.

Truck is quieter with it.

It might be the material it's made of absorbs some of the sound waves or blocks them. I could hear it roar to life when I remote started it before now I have to listen for it to hear if it started.

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