turbo silencer ring ?

[Godzilla1]

OK I here alot of talk about it and here alot about removing it. What and where is it and is it worth removing or is it just for the noise??

 

[WTBurke]

Welcome Zainman

Well I removed mine and put it back in 3 days after a bizz trip. It doesn't improve performance it just "screams" all the time.

With my new K&N filter now in place I don't need any more turbo-whine it's pleanty loud now. If I had the ring removed now I'd most likley go mad. It's located right at the input to the turbine blades you can see it by removing the big flex hose at the turbo entrance throat... . the large C-clip holds it flush to the machined surface. It takes a bit of effort to remove it... keep in mind if you "scarf" the aluminium be sure to wipe clean any metal shavings to prevent turbine blade damage. I found that going to a performance air filter and getting rid of the muffler (not the resonator) is pretty cool. You'll notice some "poop" doing this. The ring is just noise.



William

 

[Godzilla1]

silencer ring

Thanks for the reply William, I just ordered the JRE cold air kit and I'm removing the muffler and tailpie this weekend. Replacing with 5". I think the silencer ring will stay put!!

 

[Chipstien]

I too put mine back in. Around town it is fine but if you do any towing where you are at 20 psi and over in boost at sustained intervals... . it will surely drive you nuts.

 

[wtrenholm]

After adding a BHAF I get plenty of turbo noise when towing, too much after awhile. I rode in a guys truck with the ring out and it was very annoying.



Losing the muffler (keeping the res) sounds great.



Now all I need is... .



Wayne

 

[SEmerson]

I took mine out about 30 k ago. and love the nice sound. Sounds really good at 35 to 45 psi.

 

[WadePatton]

I'm going to yank mine because...

I've had two people sit in my truck and say "no, I don't hear the whine"



I'm gonna teach them what to listen for!

 

[jtaylor]

Took mne out about a year ago. Can't even hear it unless the passenger window is open. But I drive a big truck 12-14 hours every day, so maybe I'm immune.

 

[WadePatton]

Pulled it, love it

I can hear the turbo with the ring on, even though my ears ring all the time.



But like I said, some folks couldn't--I'm just helping them out.



And Dad said pull mine--and since it was Father's day and all...



Probably have to leave Mom's in.



Speaking of sounds, I idled all three of them together with the hoods up today... gotta make an audio fileOo.