Our '04 Corolla gets loud around 2000 RPM, such that it is easily noticeable in 4th (will probably be so in 5th also when I take care of a few seals ), and I'm wondering if there is any way that I could add insulation to the hood and/or firewall to tamp down the noise a bit. Both of them are insulated, but the material looks thin. I was under the impression that the noise was unavoidable, until I read a Consumer Reports review that said that the Corolla gets loud faster than others in its class. I'd like to not have to raise my voice if I want to talk to the back seat. I realize that wind noise is also a factor in this car, but I can tell the difference between that and engine noise, and the engine is a definite contributor (especially at speeds below 50 MPH).

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