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whyask

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Ok so im a little anal about my engine being clean.. What exactly does the hood shroud thingy do...?? I know its probly the dumbest question thats been asked in a while ! But humor me guys/girls! Thanks
 

NastyStang113

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What are you talking about? Are you talking about the hood blanket? ... or the plastic fan shroud? I have no idea ..
 
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Wind-Farmer

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I would guess he is talking about the blanket. I think it's there to block heat, to protect the hood?
 

whyask

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Yeh the hood blanket thingy ! Is it ok to ditch that or is it really needed..??
 
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ARTTII

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I wouldn't ditch it. Depending on the color of your car the primer look that hides under isn't cool.
 

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My Whipple install instructions say to remove the blanket. I left it on but hate the way it looks. I'm working on another option or two and will report back with pics when I find something that works.
 

whyask

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Yeh It rubbing against all my purdy crome peices and it DRVING ME NUTS ! Klaw let me know if you have any great ideas! My car is Satin Silver !
 
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I thought it was there to reduce NVH and smother an engine fire
 

Five Oh Brian

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steedman07 said:
I thought it was there to reduce NVH and smother an engine fire
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Correct. The plastic push pins melt and the cover drops to smother an engine fire.

I remove them from all of my Mustangs. I don't mind the extra engine noise (all the better to hear the supercharger whine!). Some cars get better paint under the hood than others, but most look fine without the hood blanket.
 

whyask

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Thats all I needed ! LOL Thanks 50 Brian!
 
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