Hood dampener

Hello fellow tundra members. I have a 2008 5.7 and was wondering if our trucks comes with an aftermarket hood dampener. Because sometimes it sounds like a diesel inside the cab and i know that is normal because our valvetrain is alittle noisy. I know 3rd gen tundra comes with one but not 2nd gen..

 

I think the Sequoia came with one. Maybe check with Sparks Toyota?

 

I just order some DEL carbon fiber black hood insulation should be here next week.

 

Please update with your thoughts once it’s installed.

 

I definitely will..

 

what do guys think. Something like that i will make it even all way around. Or cover the whole hood with it..

 

Ooo I’m interested in this

 

Won't that sound insulation increase the temperature under the hood of the truck?

 

Its mainly to insulate heat and reduce the engine noise is a bonus. Have you notice the 3rd gen tundra has insulation and we dont because many people complain about our engines sound like diesels.. And to protect your hood paint also..

 

I really like the look of it. Alot better than the silver ones like everyone has. I recommend if you buys this use a template of cardboard because i just eyeball it because it was getting dark but i like it oh and use sharp scissors. Next up im going to hydro dip my engine cover in carbon fiber.

 

First impression was the noise was less. Going up a hill it was maybe 30% less noise. You can still hear the engine with a/c and radio off but it is alot better with this insulation. And for heat the engine bay seem cooler i was at idle in 80 degree and the engine cover was always hot to touch now it seems warm so i think it was 77 shipped, i would do it over again definitely worth it.

 

killmat / dynamat it

 

This is interesting...Just yesterday I was thinking my tundra is sounding more and more like a diesel. I thought, Naw, can't be. It is just my imagination. Now my suspicions have been confirmed, I am not the only one hearing it!

 

Yea i used to hear all the time when radio off and a/c off now i only hear under a load or going up a steep hill. And also put the insulator under the engine cover. Made my engine even quieter.

 

Where you guys getting these diesel Tundras?