Ranger torque splitter noise?
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Ranger torque splitter noise?
I have been looking at getting a Ranger torque splitter for years .
You always read where people say they are noisy. Noise can be a relative term so I did some testing.
I used a sound meter on my smart phone to test my trucks and see how "loud" they are in the cab at 60 mph.
81 f-250 4x4; 88 decibels windows shut.
98 Ranger ; 79 decibels with windows shut
98 Ranger ; 87 decibels windows open
81 f-250 ; 91 decibels , 4x4 low range, high gear, 30 mph
81 f-250; 93 decbels, 4x4 low range high gear 3000 rpm , 35 mph
All test performed at 60 mph , 2200 rpm, no radio , windows up , unless otherwise noted. Ranger stock exhaust, f-250 flowmaster to the rear tire.
Question is : How loud is the Ranger Torque splitter?
Thanks in advance ron...................
Anyone that has one willing to do a decibel test similar to my test?
You always read where people say they are noisy. Noise can be a relative term so I did some testing.
I used a sound meter on my smart phone to test my trucks and see how "loud" they are in the cab at 60 mph.
81 f-250 4x4; 88 decibels windows shut.
98 Ranger ; 79 decibels with windows shut
98 Ranger ; 87 decibels windows open
81 f-250 ; 91 decibels , 4x4 low range, high gear, 30 mph
81 f-250; 93 decbels, 4x4 low range high gear 3000 rpm , 35 mph
All test performed at 60 mph , 2200 rpm, no radio , windows up , unless otherwise noted. Ranger stock exhaust, f-250 flowmaster to the rear tire.
Question is : How loud is the Ranger Torque splitter?
Thanks in advance ron...................
Anyone that has one willing to do a decibel test similar to my test?
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I think you can hear a low pitched gear whine in this video. I might be from the Ranger.
On edit: I listened to it again, I think the noise I hear is tire noise. The Ranger doesn't seem to make any noise. I thought they had quite a whine in the lower gear due to straight cut gears.
But maybe not. No one is mentioning noise.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...apters.620193/
Prior discussion with links to an installation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-install.html
Again, no one is talking noise.
On edit: I listened to it again, I think the noise I hear is tire noise. The Ranger doesn't seem to make any noise. I thought they had quite a whine in the lower gear due to straight cut gears.
But maybe not. No one is mentioning noise.
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...apters.620193/
Prior discussion with links to an installation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-install.html
Again, no one is talking noise.
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I think you can hear a low pitched gear whine in this video. I might be from the Ranger.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmyBtrgxx5g
On edit: I listened to it again, I think the noise I hear is tire noise. The Ranger doesn't seem to make any noise. I thought they had quite a whine in the lower gear due to straight cut gears.
But maybe not. No one is mentioning noise.
Ranger Torque Splitter/Advanced Adapters | The H.A.M.B.
Prior discussion with links to an installation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-install.html
Again, no one is talking noise.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmyBtrgxx5g
On edit: I listened to it again, I think the noise I hear is tire noise. The Ranger doesn't seem to make any noise. I thought they had quite a whine in the lower gear due to straight cut gears.
But maybe not. No one is mentioning noise.
Ranger Torque Splitter/Advanced Adapters | The H.A.M.B.
Prior discussion with links to an installation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-install.html
Again, no one is talking noise.
This thread says that it is loud https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-splitter.html. Referance # 10 and #12 post. In the last 6 years there may have been improvements to the box also.
But as I said noise is relative and if it is no louder than that video it is very livable for me .
I am swapping out the 460/c6 in my 84 CC dually and putting a modded 300. t-18 with hopefully a RTS . It will be used as a race car hauler so it will see mixed Hyw and rural roads . 70 mph for couple hours sometimes and then 30 -50 mph for hours sometimes. Little hilly in NW sc and NC. Really need the splitter for that t-18 and 4.10 gear. I would like to be able have a conversation while riding to .
Anyway still looking for a decibel reading if anyone can take one. .....ron
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What was not said is what flooring each truck had when testing.
Rubber over metal floor will be louder than padding & rug over the same metal floor.
[hijack] have you driven the truck with the 300 and 4.10 pulling anything yet?
I am putting together a 81 flare side with 300/T18 to use some times as needed to pull my car trailer and wonder how it will do even with the 2.75 rear gear.[/hi jack]
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Rubber over metal floor will be louder than padding & rug over the same metal floor.
[hijack] have you driven the truck with the 300 and 4.10 pulling anything yet?
I am putting together a 81 flare side with 300/T18 to use some times as needed to pull my car trailer and wonder how it will do even with the 2.75 rear gear.[/hi jack]
Dave ----
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What was not said is what flooring each truck had when testing.
Rubber over metal floor will be louder than padding & rug over the same metal floor.
[hijack] have you driven the truck with the 300 and 4.10 pulling anything yet?
I am putting together a 81 flare side with 300/T18 to use some times as needed to pull my car trailer and wonder how it will do even with the 2.75 rear gear.[/hi jack]
Dave ----
Rubber over metal floor will be louder than padding & rug over the same metal floor.
[hijack] have you driven the truck with the 300 and 4.10 pulling anything yet?
I am putting together a 81 flare side with 300/T18 to use some times as needed to pull my car trailer and wonder how it will do even with the 2.75 rear gear.[/hi jack]
Dave ----
I have not driven the dually yet with the 300,4.10. The engine is in my 81 f-250 sc 4x4. t-19, 3.54, . The f250 does a good job but switching to the f350 will bring a more comfy ride , more room and better pulling experience.
I had this same engine in a 69 f100 with a t-18 , 2.47 and 31x10 tires. I had a 390 in it before and it didnt mind the 2.47, but the 300 didnt like it for pulling , real lazy around the 50-65 mph. So switched to a 3.25 and that was much better. ............ron
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I guess to update this thread. Finally got this swap done, though not finished, and did some testing on my way to church this am.
84 f-350 300/t-18, Ranger torque splitter OD, 4.11 , 235/85r16 tires. CC, 4x2, DRW.
Windows rolled up ,60 mph, 4th gear , splitter direct. 81 decibels, calculated 2600 rpm.
2nd test. :everything same except splitter in OD and rpm 1900. 82-83 decibels.
The splitter does make a whine but its not that noticeable , just a mechanical whine. Alot less than a rearend whine. About like the ford power steering whine.
84 f-350 300/t-18, Ranger torque splitter OD, 4.11 , 235/85r16 tires. CC, 4x2, DRW.
Windows rolled up ,60 mph, 4th gear , splitter direct. 81 decibels, calculated 2600 rpm.
2nd test. :everything same except splitter in OD and rpm 1900. 82-83 decibels.
The splitter does make a whine but its not that noticeable , just a mechanical whine. Alot less than a rearend whine. About like the ford power steering whine.
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