Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Silencer ring, remove or keep, why?

[AKDrifter]

I was reading the info on turbochargers last night before bed ( the lady thinks I'm wacked ) and the issue of silencer ring came up. What's the purpose of this, besides the obvious?



What would I gain, or loose by removing it?



I love this truck, maby I am wacked!

 

[99guy]

You take it out if you want to hear the turbo whistle when the boost comes up. No gain or loss in performance. Just makes for a better show when you “whistle” by the neighbors, right guys?

 

[AKDrifter]

Thanks 99, she's whistleing just fine for now, mabey i'll take it out when I start to loose my hearing. Gotta save some mods for later!

 

[Oil Burner]

The louder the better. Just kidding, its up to you. I prefer to hear the turbo whistle but for some folks it is just annoying. But they don't ride in my truck.

-Jason

 

[Hillbilly Hotrodder]

With the windows up and stock airbox I couldn't really hear a difference either way. If you roll the right window down, you can hear it a little louder. The stock airbox and filter is the main thing. BHAF will make the lack of silencer very noticable.

 

[dshawhan]

Silencer ring

with your 6spd transmission and the bhaf you will hear the turbo well mine is a 99 reg cab 4x4 with the 6spd also, with the K&N filter and anyone that rides with me says it is annoying. I personally love the whistle. It takes two seconds to remove or reinstall so you are really out nothing. Mine is also running a JVD Torque Enhancer boost elbow, and no mufflers that really make it scream.

 

[Turbo Trucker]

Mine is removed with a K&N, pretty loud - I like it.