Baffled

[CDyksman]

Can someone tell me where the baffle is in the intake system, and if I will get more turbo whine w/out it? Thanks

 

[DieselFiend]

The baffle is the black solid plastic piece connected to your elbow from the turbo. There's a billet piece you can buy through Genos that replaces the stock baffle piece. Yes, you'll hear a whole lot more turbo if you replace it.

 

[CDyksman]

should have asked this before... .

Will removing it help to quicken turbospool, and do I have to replace it with something, or can I run w/out it?

 

[rbattelle]

Nothing wrong with running sans baffle. Lots of people do so. Removing it won't spool the turbo noticeably quicker.



Ryan

 

[steved]

The baffle is the black solid plastic piece connected to your elbow from the turbo. There's a billet piece you can buy through Genos that replaces the stock baffle piece. Yes, you'll hear a whole lot more turbo if you replace it.

There is also a "directional vane" assembly in the elbow right before the turbo inlet... mine had gotten out of position and was actually doing more harm than good as it was partially blocking the turbo inlet.



I assume you aready removed the silencer ring?



As for the baffle: if you study it, you will see that you can take a screwdriver and sorta pop the one end off... the guts will then slide out. You will need something like JB Weld to reattach the end as it is heat bonded from factory. I did mine about two weeks ago. I JB welded it back together, then slopped some RTV around the seam to ensure that it was completely sealed.



steved

 

[Yo Hoot]

Click the link for Dodge info in my signature and click on "Airbox Mod and Turbo Inlet Mod" Be sure to click on the "Inlet Mod" portion of the text so it taakes you to the proper page.



I removed everything. I didn't remember seeing the divertor though.

 

[steved]

I didn't remember seeing the divertor though.

Maybe an 04. 5+ thing??



steved

 

[RankRam]

Maybe an 04. 5+ thing??



steved

Yes that's right Steve... ... ... ... FWIW take a look at the Cool Blue Hose, I'm really happy with mine! http://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/air1



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[rbattelle]

FWIW take a look at the Cool Blue Hose, I'm really happy with mine! http://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/air1

I really want one, but $129 hurts!



Ryan

 

[RankRam]

I really want one, but $129 hurts!



Ryan

Ryan call their # and Dave will cut you a deal... ... ..... while you are at it ask him what he will charge for the I. C. hoses too!



I'm really pleased with this setup!

 

[rbattelle]

Ryan call their # and Dave will cut you a deal... ... ..... while you are at it ask him what he will charge for the I. C. hoses too!

Stuff like that never seems to work for me, no matter what vendor I'm talking to. Usually the conversation goes like this:

Me: "So, uhhh, $129, huh? That's pretty expensive. Any chance I can get a discount?"

Them: "No. "

Me: "Okay, so my credit card number is ... "

I've also tried it the other way:

Me: "$129? I'll give you $100. "

Them: [click]

Me: "Hello? Hello?"

And then there's the ever-popular:

Me: "Do you offer a TDR discount?"

Them: "No"

Me: "Okay, so my credit card number is ... "

:-laf I've given up trying. :-laf



Ryan