Silencer ring in turbo

[M Barnett]

First post for me. I have a 94 12 valve, five speed and today I thought I would replace the relay to the fuel solenoid and also remove the ring in the turbo, which I did. Sure was surprised to not notice any difference. I still can't hear it. I have been trucking for 25 years and sure miss the turbo whine. Anybody else have this same problem? Since I still can't hear it, should I replace the ring or leave it out? Thanks-----Michael

 

[Steve Roseman]

Michael, you may have to change your air filter before you notice much difference. I've got the K&N filter and she just whistles up a storm Gets almost annoying for the passenger at 30 pounds of boost

I don't know what the BHAF would sound like, maybe someone else can chime in on this.

 

[M Barnett]

Thanks for the reply, Steve. I do have a K&N filter and ran my boost up to over 25 lb when I tried it out and it actually sounded quieter than before. Strange, isn't it? Thanks again-----Michael

 

[Steve Roseman]

I'm surprised you can't hear it Maybe the holes drilled in the bottom at the back of my air box have something to do with it

With the straight pipe it wouldn't bother me if I didn't hear the whistle under the hood, there is plenty of whistle available from outside

 

[Reddog1]

Michael



I removed mine some time ago. Just can hear it, usually between 5 and 10 lbs. boost, on climbing or acceleration. Don’t hear it above or below . My wife says she always hears it.



I have the standard air box with K&N and no mods.



My wife says my selective hearing has gone nuts, and my ears think it’s her whining. She also suggested maybe it’s my age, cause I got other things that don’t work as good as they use to .



Maybe we need to move the turbo, or buy an English Ram.



As it says, it's a "silencer ring". Some hear it, some don't. Some think it is annoying. Mechanically leaving it out should not hurt anything from what I have read.



Wayne

 

[M Barnett]

Thanks Steve and Wayne for the replys. I have to agree with the hearing isn't what it used to be. Maybe it sounds better with straight pipes. I gutted the cat years ago. I also have a Freightliner Classic running a Cummins N14 525 HP, so guess I'll just have to listen to it whine. ---Michael

 

[Reddog1]

I could send you a recording of my wife.







Wayne

P. S. Just kidding, my wife is great.

 

[M Barnett]

Now theres an idea!

Michael