Will Lariat Ranger 2.3 engine cover fit the Bronco?

[Will_in_HiFi]

...but the whole thing *is* foam...

Seriously. Molded and rubber-encapsulated, sure, but it squishes like a Nerf football...

A lot of newer direct injected cars have big foam covers to cut down the noise of the injectors.

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[Stew42]

Added the Bronco emblem so now I have one additional horsepower.

 

[ctandc]

Anyone who installed this - did it cut down on idle noise of the engine. Let me clarify - not from inside the cabin, but standing outside the truck while it's idling?

Yes - direct injection engines are noisy (my '19 Mustang GT was as well) - but having a BB with no factory hood insulation, this is one of my only pet peeves with the Bronco. It's minor I know. But the Bronco is normally parked in my shop and the engine noise annoys me. Not enough to get a stupid loud exhaust for a 4 cylinder - but if this helps enough I will probably give it a shot.

UPDATE: I went ahead and ordered it. Ranger owners report some reduction in injector and pump noise at idle.

For those thinking they paid too much - they really didn't. I use two different Ford Parts sources. Both have just about the best prices around.

I paid $90 shipped w/ tax for the cover w/ all the hardware (2 studs, 2 nuts). Shipping is $15 or more for the cover - and the hardware is another $15-20.

 

[ctandc]

It fits - it was literally made for this engine. It snaps into a plastic post already mounting on the Bronco 2.3. It DID cut down on idle noise, so FOR ME - it was worth it.

 

[DaveInSA]

I'd like to reduce noise.

But here within seconds of starting it all the fans kick in and it sounds like a tornado, so I don't think reducing injector noise would do much for me.

The highs will be over 100 everyday for the next week here.

 

[Caribou]

Added the cover to my Ranger, then removed it due to heating issues when low speed wheeling. Won't be adding it to the Bronco

 

[clewcrew]

It fits, I did it.

Thanks for taking the time to take the photo. I getting the cover to quiet the sewing machine engine sound that Ford made for Go-Carts (except somehow, it is rated at 300HP).

 

[Deleted member 32220]

Buy the hood liner instead, it reduces noise by 2db at idle and covers ford’s unsightly bonding job of the inner and outer hood panels. A 2 year old could have bonded them neater. The engine cover is junk foam. If it was plastic I would have bought it.

 

[bigblueboing]

It fits, I did it.

Holy crap that’s fugly. how is it possible that it made it worse.

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