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Feb 9, 2008 | 09:04 PM

#16

holstein05

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hhhmmm, do I want to clean for hours, only to make more noise....

That's a tough one... Cool looking engine compartments though...

Thanks for teaching me what the mod is...

Feb 9, 2008 | 09:10 PM

#17

Brats

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I did it and I wish I didn't. The foil delete will drive you crazy after hauling a heavy trailer at 15psi for hours on end.

Feb 9, 2008 | 09:12 PM

#18

jdecker88

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Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 7,241

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From: Powder Springs, East TN

Welcome to the PMS club, a lighter fuel tank and a lighter wallet. The 6637 and foil delete was the first things I did on my last truck, the foil delete is a pain in the ****.

Feb 9, 2008 | 09:14 PM

#19

PaysonPSD

FTE Remembers

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 9,549

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From: Payson, AZ

Foil delete is one mod that you don't have to do to an early '99. It comes standard.

Feb 9, 2008 | 09:17 PM

#20

Tenn01PSD350

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Joined: Feb 2006

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From: Middle Tennessee

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brats

I did it and I wish I didn't. The foil delete will drive you crazy after hauling a heavy trailer at 15psi for hours on end.

If it's bugging you that much, put some header wrap on it or find someone about to do the foil delete and swap out.

Feb 9, 2008 | 09:17 PM

#21

holstein05

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That may explain something I have wondered about for a long time. My Dad has a 99, and it always seems to have an annoying whistle on the highway. I thought it was the turbo, but I didn't know for sure. I just knew that my 2000 did not have near as loud, or high pitch, of a sound at the same speeds...

Perhaps this is why..

Feb 9, 2008 | 09:19 PM

#22

HKusp

Lead Driver

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 7,760

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From: Hampton, Maryland.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Izzy351

I remember when one of you all said that to me a year ago. Seems like an eternity. Truck's never run or sounded better, and I'm pretty confident I could tackle anything that pops up. There should be a certificate or degree or something issued from here: "FTE University Graduate".

Hmmm.... I LIKE IT!!!

Feb 9, 2008 | 11:41 PM

#23

Kwikkordead

Fleet Owner

Joined: Jun 2004

Posts: 25,090

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From: Rio Rico, AZ.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brats

I did it and I wish I didn't. The foil delete will drive you crazy after hauling a heavy trailer at 15psi for hours on end.

That's why I left mine alone. I can hear the turbo just fine, even through the AIS air filter housing.

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Feb 10, 2008 | 12:35 AM

#24

Tenn01PSD350

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Joined: Feb 2006

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From: Middle Tennessee

I am considering some header wrap on part of my DP for two reasons. My new turbo makes plenty of noise now, and I want to insulate the tube near the manifold area to reduce heat soak. Kinda like one step forward, and two steps back.