Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Silencer Ring

[tfrane]

Silencer Ring

What is the + and - of removing this ring

Tim

 

[San Felipe Bob]

And where exactly is this ring?



SFB

 

[SEmerson]

It is a silver ring held in by a snap ring in the air intake of the turbo. All it does is decrease turbo whistle. That is it. no performance change at all.

 

[illflem]

The minus of removing it is that many want it back in after tiring of the high pitched whistle. Problem is when reinstalling it the snap ring doesn't always fit well or folks don't reinstall it right. There have been several reports of folks finding the snap and/or silencer ring floating loose in their turbos with the potential for causing damage.

Remember if you are considering installing a free flowing air filter that the turbo whistle will be louder, you'll want the silencer ring then if you enjoy keeping your hearing intact.

 

[bmoeller]

Took mine out. All here.

 

[tfrane]

Thanks for the needed info. Think I'll leave mine alone (in)

 

[SEmerson]

I have loged over 100,000 miles with no ring. I love the sound. And when raceing my freind's ford he can hear my turbo spool up.

 

[Tim Galyean]

WILL NORMAL SNAP RING PLIERS DO THE JOB? I DONT HAVE A CD PLAYER IN MY RIG YET SO MIGHT AS WELL LISTEN TO THE TURBO!

 

[SEmerson]

two small screwdrivers will pop it out.

 

[Peterbilt379CJ]

Take it out and let that mother sing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



That is music to my ears.



That is what power sounds like.