Hey guys does my turbo in my 04 have a silencer ring in it? if so how do you remove it and are there any performance gains?? Thanks in advance for any replys. Mike

 

Also I forgot to ask, can this turbo be used effectively on a twin set up or do I have to buy 2 new ones.

 

[quote author=Mike S. link=board=49;threadid=22220;start=0#msg207786 date=1068422061]
Hey guys does my turbo in my 04 have a silencer ring in it? if so how do you remove it and are there any performance gains?? [/quote]Yes. Do a search in 3rd Gen Engine (there's a number of threads, including pictures). No, other than an improvement in its ability to sing. Dunno about twins.

 

Here's a thread on removing the silence ring.

 

I been racing turbo powered cars since 1990 now and have played with multiple air intake systems and BIg turbos over this time. Guys and gals, the smoother you can make the air enter the turbo, the less turbulant and the more efficient it is....plain and simple! If you absolutley need to hear the turbo whistle, loose the OE airbox and in-line silencer and install a BHAF....you'll hear it sing then...promise. If this doesn't get your rocks off, then upgrade to some kind of GIANT turbo off of an earth mover and enjoy....cheers!

 

Its a total rice mod that just makes your truck louder. But if you need to hear that turbo any louder than it is, go ahead and remove the ring!