Engine firewall sound proofing wedge necessary?

SCS55 · 10-01-2020, 09:51 AM

Anyone drive around with the rubber sound proofing wedge removed or with the plastic engine cover off without any issues?
My rubber wedge is pretty chewed up and it's slowly deteriorating. The engine cover seems like air will escape the engine compartment and maybe help cooling a little.

thejeremyman9 · 10-01-2020, 10:14 AM

Yes, people drive without it, but you are probably going to hear your injectors and in general engine noise a lot more.

SCS55 · 10-01-2020, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by thejeremyman9

Yes, people drive without it, but you are probably going to hear your injectors and in general engine noise a lot more.

Got it. Thx

sspade · 10-01-2020, 05:05 PM

Im driving without it, no issues.

1QuikWS6 · 10-07-2020, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sspade

Im driving without it, no issues.

Same here - the install of my Prec Race Works Coils meant that the rear piece no longer fits, but the engine cover still fits perfectly

With the AWE exhaust I don't hear any louder injector/engine noise

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