Are engine covers optional?

[Kstiff]

Thanks for the info, I’m new to the Bronco family.

I don't spend any time looking at the engine if I am not working on it. If I am working on it, I would remove the cover.

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[CarGuy]

Why cover it? I like the look of a raw engine. Additionally, I’m sure air flow is a bit better without one, but that’s probably not the reason why there isn’t one - I.e., Ford cost avoidance.

 

[Dadsquatch]

I got the JCR off-road cover, had it powdercoated and then a vinyl bronco put on it

This looks great! I have this one too, but just kept mine black. I also have Velocity Blue, so like what you’ve done here with the powder coat. Well done. How is the vinyl Bronco logo holding up? There are some things I want to stick to mine, but it gets so hot I’m afraid they will just peel off.

 

[UM_Ftown]

Not going to lie, the 2.3 and 2.7 without a cover is about the ugliest looking engine mess I’ve ever seen. I’m normally prefer the aesthetics of the natural engine but it’s so bad.

 

[MistaGavin]

I like the ranger cover I put on my 2.3

 

[AK SNO RIDER]

Check on Amazon, got my for 110.00. Not sure if this is an issue on other years but mine is a 2023 and I had to cut down one of the brackets it came with to make it work.

Lmao at their picture of a "Bronco" being an RC car.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

Its not like you would ever want to display the bronco hood open with either engine!
Hey guys look at this bucket of black snakes here.

 

[Combustion_King]

Wow, I never even thought about a cover, having one or it being missing, or even needing an aftermarket option.

 

[JT58Bronc]

The engine is definitely not pleasing to look at with all of the hoses and tubes. You have to really strain to see the valve cover and block. You don't need an engine cover, there's nothing to show off whether you have a cover or not. The engines perform well enough with all that plumbing though so there is something good going on. I like the look of my 1987 Chevy Squarebody truck with a 1974 Chevy 350 in it. Simple enough and very pleasing to look at. But the Bronco will do double circles around it, LOL.

 

[Scott R Nelson]

Why cover it? I like the look of a raw engine. Additionally, I’m sure air flow is a bit better without one, but that’s probably not the reason why there isn’t one - I.e., Ford cost avoidance.

Yeah, this.

I don't understand why any of you would want an engine cover. There isn't one on my 2005 Mustang and the one on my Escape just makes it harder to get to stuff.

It has been decades since Ford made an engine that actually looked good by itself. I always love looking at a good 289. Apparently now "function" is more important than "form", and I'm fine with that, but please don't stick an extra piece of plastic on it that isn't actually needed..

 

[MistaGavin]

I found the ranger engine cover and studs for ~$70 and I don’t regret it. If it needs to come off (don’t know why), it’s 2 nuts.

 

[Donkeygyrl]

the good old days

The engine is definitely not pleasing to look at with all of the hoses and tubes. You have to really strain to see the valve cover and block. You don't need an engine cover, there's nothing to show off whether you have a cover or not. The engines perform well enough with all that plumbing though so there is something good going on. I like the look of my 1987 Chevy Squarebody truck with a 1974 Chevy 350 in it. Simple enough and very pleasing to look at. But the Bronco will do double circles around it, LOL.

The engine is definitely not pleasing to look at with all of the hoses and tubes. You have to really strain to see the valve cover and block. You don't need an engine cover, there's nothing to show off whether you have a cover or not. The engines perform well enough with all that plumbing though so there is something good going on. I like the look of my 1987 Chevy Squarebody truck with a 1974 Chevy 350 in it. Simple enough and very pleasing to look at. But the Bronco will do double circles around it, LOL.

 

[retiredarmymp]

This looks great! I have this one too, but just kept mine black. I also have Velocity Blue, so like what you’ve done here with the powder coat. Well done. How is the vinyl Bronco logo holding up? There are some things I want to stick to mine, but it gets so hot I’m afraid they will just peel off.

I didnt think it would work because it would be too hot under the hood but my tint/graphics shop said it would be fine, which it has. Surprisingly the engine cover doesn't get as hot as you think it would.

 

[HCGxKaLiBeR]

Also got the cover from JCR Offroad. Definitely helped my OCD a bit lol

 

[DriveAllNight]

UGG!!!!!!
Talk about throwing your money away, there is zero reason to spend money on an engine cover that does absolutely nothing but make more future land fill material.

If you really need to get rid of that cash in your pocket, by all means send it to me, but this nonsense is beyond me.

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