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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 11:31 AM
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Turbo Question

Looking into replacing my Turbo in the near future. I am doing preliminary research on it. I have been looking at a few including this one:

Garrett PowerMax GT3788VA Turbo Kit

Anyone had any experience with this product?

I want a good strong whistle like the 03 Turbo's have as well. What is it that gives them that whistle?? I remember it being something like the number of Vanes or the like. Is it less number of vanes the louder whistle? Or is it vice-versa?

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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 02:55 PM
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You wont be disappointed trust me, and give Riff Raff a shot when ordering, he was the cheapest around when I ordered mine.

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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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You wont be disappointed trust me, and give Riff Raff a shot when ordering, he was the cheapest around when I ordered mine.

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What year is your truck....How does the turbo sound with your exhaust??

Also did you need any additional parts to install this one?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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My truck is an 06, I run an MBRP turbo back exhaust with cat delete. Some say you need a tune some say not. Im tuned but I have other mods as well.

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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Sarge261
My truck is an 06, I run an MBRP turbo back exhaust with cat delete. Some say you need a tune some say not. Im tuned but I have other mods as well.

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Does it give you a good whistle?
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Gene, do you still have a muffler? Removing the muffler will give you a whistle.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 03:48 PM
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Gene, do you still have a muffler? Removing the muffler will give you a whistle.
I do not have a muffler. I have a whistle with my stock one. I have just heard louder whistles, lol.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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The tunes seem to make the tone of the truck more aggressive as well.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 05:22 PM
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You will probably end up wanting to put your muffler back on once you hear the whistle of the Powermax, lol.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 08:33 PM
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You will probably end up wanting to put your muffler back on once you hear the whistle of the Powermax, lol.
Even with the muffler, heads turn. LOL
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by amdriven2liv
Even with the muffler, heads turn. LOL
O wow, thats insane, lol
 
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Sooooo do it!

Order one! Hurry!!! LOL
 
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Old Oct 16, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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Sooooo do it!

Order one! Hurry!!! LOL
What he said!!!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 07:09 AM
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Yes you could say some people have given me funny looks becuase of the whistle.

Dont hesitate, order one today and get it on there and enjoy a bigger 6.0 grin!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Sarge261
Yes you could say some people have given me funny looks becuase of the whistle.

Dont hesitate, order one today and get it on there and enjoy a bigger 6.0 grin!!!!!!!!!!

I just listenened to some trucks with that Turbo on Youtube...WICKED whistle. Sarge...someone needs to have you on their marketing payroll, lol.
 
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