That black foam thing under the hood

Sicy Stang · 04-20-2003, 02:25 PM

Most stangs I see dont have one, assuming they took it off. What exactly is it for? To keep the noise down? Does it really serve a good purpose or should I rip mine out? It's pretty much falling apart anyway.

mikew88gt · 04-20-2003, 04:33 PM

I believe it was originally for NVH - Noise Vibration Harshness control from Ford. It may have also protected the hood some what from heat. Most of the guys I've known, self included, have deleted them with no problems.

Crazy Horse GT · 04-20-2003, 06:50 PM

it's a heat shield, dont know about fox body's, but i know on 99+ it has a metal backing, for the fiberglass hood , they are a pita to clean.

srv1 · 04-20-2003, 06:57 PM

I have yet to see any 5.0 that i run across have them on. I still have my factory one on. I dont plan to take it off until i get a new hood.

Crazy Horse GT · 04-20-2003, 07:14 PM

i have an x-tra 2k hood, gonna cowl it, it wont have the blanket under it, but it's gonna just be primered anyway, for racing.

Nicole Josee · 04-20-2003, 09:21 PM

Take it off. All they are for is noise, but they look really ugly. I ripped mine off and cleaned the underside of the hood and it looks alot better

Sicy Stang · 04-20-2003, 09:32 PM

Yeah mine looks like crap.. I just want to make sure it wont hurt anything to take it off.. seeing as I figure it must have been put on there for a reason. I have metal hood so it will probly get a lot hotter without it I assume? I dont care about the noise.. I like noise...

Also what do you use to clean the underside of the hood once you take it off?

Thanks for your replies

Nicole Josee · 04-20-2003, 09:41 PM

I just used a soapy rag to clean it. An old hot rod guy that I know said to wax the underside of the hood. I used a little bit of wax just to shine it up a little. As far as anything getting hot, the only thing is your hood will be hotter to touch when your engine is warm.

Sicy Stang · 04-20-2003, 11:43 PM

Thanks

RBatson · 04-25-2003, 05:29 AM

Its a blanket to smolder the fire, should your engine ever catch fire. The plastic pins would melt and the blanket would fall. I learned this from a hood manufacturer at an FFW event some years ago.

Mass Stang · 04-25-2003, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sicy Stang
Most stangs I see dont have one, assuming they took it off. What exactly is it for? To keep the noise down? Does it really serve a good purpose or should I rip mine out? It's pretty much falling apart anyway.

That is a fire blanket incase your engine catches fire, it doulbes as a noise dampner. I wouldn't worry about it, take it off if you want. When I changed over to a cervini ram air hood i didn't bother putting one back on.

GrayStang · 04-25-2003, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by RBatson
Its a blanket to smolder the fire, should your engine ever catch fire. The plastic pins would melt and the blanket would fall. I learned this from a hood manufacturer at an FFW event some years ago.

I was wondering when someone would post the right answer!!

Sicy Stang · 04-25-2003, 12:37 PM

lol.. hmm well now I'm having second thoughts.

One time, idiot that I am, left a rag in my engine after I checked my oil. I started driving and I started smelling smoke.. saw a little smoke coming from the engine so I immediately pulled over, opened the hood and there was a little fire goin on in there

Luckily I had bottled water in the car and dumped it on it, put it out pretty quick. It only damaged a couple wires and a vacuum line luckily. So now that I know its a fire blanket I'm rather skeptical. However, I suppose if the car is going to catch a big fire, that blanket probly wont do much good eh?

RBatson · 04-27-2003, 08:40 PM

If I got a new hood I wouldn't have the blanket, most people don't have it. BTW, have you ever noticed that the blanket has a running pony shape on it? I've had this car since 1991 and just noticed it a couple years ago when I was under the hood one night and the light hit it just right.

Crazy Horse GT · 04-27-2003, 08:55 PM

lol yeah there is the running pony stamped in it, thought abought painting mine.

Sicy Stang · 04-27-2003, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RBatson
If I got a new hood I wouldn't have the blanket, most people don't have it. BTW, have you ever noticed that the blanket has a running pony shape on it? I've had this car since 1991 and just noticed it a couple years ago when I was under the hood one night and the light hit it just right.

LOL.. I have had my car since 96 and probably didnt notice the pony for a couple years.

BTW I took it off today.. omg it looks SO much better now. That thing was just nasty and looked all chewed up nshit.

I also got a tune up finally the other day after probly 2 years or so and my brother and I replaced a radiator hose today. I noticed it had a crack in it earlier today and I knew it would blow if I didnt fix it. Funny the people that did the tune up didnt mention it was cracked

Just thought I'd share that with ya

moc · 04-27-2003, 11:10 PM

Well all I have to say about that ! is I bought my stang on sep.10th 1990 ,and took it off on the 12th ..all it's sappose to do is ( 1.noise reduction.. 2. Fire supression.. and in 30 years i've never seen it stop a fire in the engine bay from destroying the stang ,and i've seen many engine bay fires ..to me .all it does is collect dirt & grime ,,and shake it on your engine.. I've had 7 stangs .and none were kept.

Sicy Stang · 04-27-2003, 11:17 PM

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Originally posted by moc
all it does is collect dirt & grime ,,and shake it on your engine..

Exactly. I had to close my eyes when I was taking it off it was nuts! Crap was flying off everywhere.. it just looked crappy and greasy and nasty. Surprisingly though the underneath of the hood was clean and looked brand new!

Topless In Texas · 04-30-2003, 09:33 PM

Rick...you win the prize!!!!

Ya, I have absolutely NO PROBLEMS w/ mine. But then again, it gets checked everytime I detail my engine. I just repainted Monday night the Running Pony that is embossed on it and when it gets ratty and faded, Black squeeze shoe polish works like a CHAMP!!!! Ive done it many times. It looks brand new. (Except for the slight indention/tear from my Chrome Oil Cap/ Breather that sits just a LITTLE bit high!) but ya really dont notice it.
I wont take mine off, Unless I would get the hood itself done up to look like the blanket, like a friend of mine has done, it looks VERY NICE!!!! But, his is not a daily driver, and IF God forbid, my engine would catch on fire, It wont hurt to have it.

TNT

RBatson · 05-10-2003, 05:05 AM

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Originally posted by Topless In Texas
Rick...you win the prize!!!!

I knew I was good for something

04-20-2003, 02:25 PM	#1
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	That black foam thing under the hood Most stangs I see dont have one, assuming they took it off. What exactly is it for? To keep the noise down? Does it really serve a good purpose or should I rip mine out? It's pretty much falling apart anyway.

04-20-2003, 04:33 PM	#2
mikew88gt Registered Member Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: New York State Posts: 242	I believe it was originally for NVH - Noise Vibration Harshness control from Ford. It may have also protected the hood some what from heat. Most of the guys I've known, self included, have deleted them with no problems. __________________ Your basic carbed 302 with Edelbrock Performer heads, Performer RPM intake and 650 Speed Demon. My 1988 Mustang GT

04-20-2003, 06:50 PM	#3
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	it's a heat shield, dont know about fox body's, but i know on 99+ it has a metal backing, for the fiberglass hood , they are a pita to clean. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

04-20-2003, 06:57 PM	#4
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	I have yet to see any 5.0 that i run across have them on. I still have my factory one on. I dont plan to take it off until i get a new hood. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

04-20-2003, 07:14 PM	#5
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	i have an x-tra 2k hood, gonna cowl it, it wont have the blanket under it, but it's gonna just be primered anyway, for racing. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

04-20-2003, 09:21 PM	#6
Nicole Josee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Great White North Posts: 19	Take it off. All they are for is noise, but they look really ugly. I ripped mine off and cleaned the underside of the hood and it looks alot better __________________ 1993 Mustang LX mildly modified 1947 Indian Motorcycle project bike 1989 Dodge Ram Van "Old Faithful #2"

04-20-2003, 09:32 PM	#7
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	Yeah mine looks like crap.. I just want to make sure it wont hurt anything to take it off.. seeing as I figure it must have been put on there for a reason. I have metal hood so it will probly get a lot hotter without it I assume? I dont care about the noise.. I like noise... Also what do you use to clean the underside of the hood once you take it off? Thanks for your replies

04-20-2003, 09:41 PM	#8
Nicole Josee Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Great White North Posts: 19	I just used a soapy rag to clean it. An old hot rod guy that I know said to wax the underside of the hood. I used a little bit of wax just to shine it up a little. As far as anything getting hot, the only thing is your hood will be hotter to touch when your engine is warm. __________________ 1993 Mustang LX mildly modified 1947 Indian Motorcycle project bike 1989 Dodge Ram Van "Old Faithful #2"

04-20-2003, 11:43 PM	#9
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	Thanks

04-25-2003, 05:29 AM	#10
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	Its a blanket to smolder the fire, should your engine ever catch fire. The plastic pins would melt and the blanket would fall. I learned this from a hood manufacturer at an FFW event some years ago.

04-25-2003, 12:37 PM	#13
Sicy Stang Sizzlin' Sicilian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: California Posts: 502	lol.. hmm well now I'm having second thoughts. One time, idiot that I am, left a rag in my engine after I checked my oil. I started driving and I started smelling smoke.. saw a little smoke coming from the engine so I immediately pulled over, opened the hood and there was a little fire goin on in there Luckily I had bottled water in the car and dumped it on it, put it out pretty quick. It only damaged a couple wires and a vacuum line luckily. So now that I know its a fire blanket I'm rather skeptical. However, I suppose if the car is going to catch a big fire, that blanket probly wont do much good eh?

04-27-2003, 08:40 PM	#14
RBatson Registered Member Join Date: May 1997 Posts: 3,028	If I got a new hood I wouldn't have the blanket, most people don't have it. BTW, have you ever noticed that the blanket has a running pony shape on it? I've had this car since 1991 and just noticed it a couple years ago when I was under the hood one night and the light hit it just right.

04-27-2003, 08:55 PM	#15
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	lol yeah there is the running pony stamped in it, thought abought painting mine. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

04-27-2003, 11:10 PM	#17
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	WOW Well all I have to say about that ! is I bought my stang on sep.10th 1990 ,and took it off on the 12th ..all it's sappose to do is ( 1.noise reduction.. 2. Fire supression.. and in 30 years i've never seen it stop a fire in the engine bay from destroying the stang ,and i've seen many engine bay fires ..to me .all it does is collect dirt & grime ,,and shake it on your engine.. I've had 7 stangs .and none were kept. __________________ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 05/04/09 34,300mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 29,872 mi. 05/04/09 (Hangar Queen) SMOKEM UP

04-30-2003, 09:33 PM	#19
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	:) Hood Blanket Rick...you win the prize!!!! Ya, I have absolutely NO PROBLEMS w/ mine. But then again, it gets checked everytime I detail my engine. I just repainted Monday night the Running Pony that is embossed on it and when it gets ratty and faded, Black squeeze shoe polish works like a CHAMP!!!! Ive done it many times. It looks brand new. (Except for the slight indention/tear from my Chrome Oil Cap/ Breather that sits just a LITTLE bit high!) but ya really dont notice it. I wont take mine off, Unless I would get the hood itself done up to look like the blanket, like a friend of mine has done, it looks VERY NICE!!!! But, his is not a daily driver, and IF God forbid, my engine would catch on fire, It wont hurt to have it. TNT __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH!

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