Noise complaints?
10-22-2002, 10:01 PM
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Noise complaints?
I was out with the truck the other day and after pulling into a parking lot where several people were standing, I let it idle 'till the temp came down as usual. After shutting it down and getting out, I heard one guy say, "I was about to go ask him to shut that noisy thing off." He was sitting on a Harley with straight pipes.<br><br>Let's get out the DB meter and test which is louder.<br>
10-22-2002, 11:24 PM
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Re:Noise complaints?
I love pulling into a parking spot by a payphone...when someone is on it. Of course I'm going to have to let it cool down... they look at me about 9 times in the process because I know they can't hear dick. If someone complains to me about engine noise I'll find a way to make it louder. I guess I just woke up this morning and decided to be an [edited by admin]
10-22-2002, 11:29 PM
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Re:Noise complaints?
IMHO, I would prefer to hear that wonderful, mighty Cummins ISB 24-Valve (Stock or Straight piped), over a little straight piped Harley any day! ;D <br><br>I only wish my 1st Gen would sound as nice as a 24-valve ISB :'(. Oh, well.<br><br>I like Harley's too, but a staight piped Harley can be outright obnoxious with the noise level!<br><br>Just my $0.02 cents.<br><br>Respectfully,<br><br>Nicholas R. Gajewski
10-23-2002, 01:23 AM
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Re:Noise complaints?
I get to hear them both. 
<br>Truck on some days, Harley on the nice days. Both straight-piped. 
<br><br>I'm noticing a lot of "For Sale" signs in the neighborhood. Two on my street alone. ;D
<br>Truck on some days, Harley on the nice days. Both straight-piped. <br><br>I'm noticing a lot of "For Sale" signs in the neighborhood. Two on my street alone. ;D
10-23-2002, 05:18 AM
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Re:Noise complaints?
Well hears a good one for you. I use to have a 1998 dodge 5.2 , I start early in the morning and my wife complanes I wake here up with it, but with the diesel she can't even here it GO FIGER. 
10-23-2002, 10:24 AM
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I love the sound of them both. But the one sound that will always be better than a Cummins or Harley, is a high compression, 454 big block with a set of long tubes. That is a sweet sound. What makes it even better is when it has been cammed, and is in a 71 Chevelle. ;D Droooooooooll.
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10-23-2002, 02:18 PM
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Re:Noise complaints?
I've noticed that the HO has a different sound that the non-HO. Must be the compression difference or maybe the injectors.<br><br>I recently met a new lady and we have seen each other for about two months now. We were riding in the CTD the other day and she said, "God, I love the sound of that diesel!" I think I'm in love :P
10-23-2002, 02:34 PM
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New to diesels, love the sound of mine and others going down the road. Probably only thing better, the sound of a two bladed helicopter flying overhead. After 30 yrs I still always stop and look up!!! <br>Smokin J
10-23-2002, 02:59 PM
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No complaints about the sound of my CTD 24v. The main reason I didn't go for the '03 is that it is quieter. I wanted the 4 doors to. Didn't care for the look but the four independent doors would have been nice. <br><br>I've had people ask me why I have a truck like that but never any comments on the noise. OH except in the drive thru. I usually shut it down before they get around to asking but on a few occasions I get " Can you please turn your vehicle off?" I'm tempted to say NO. Now that would be a sight!<br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
10-23-2002, 04:54 PM
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I recently met a new lady and we have seen each other for about two months now. We were riding in the CTD the other day and she said, "God, I love the sound of that diesel!" I think I'm in love
Sounds like a keeper!
But, you better keep a close eye on her... I hear Cattle Hauler is looking for girl like that!
https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...;threadid=6028
Just kidding CH... :-X
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10-23-2002, 09:19 PM
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Re:Noise complaints?
I get a grin every morning when I unplug it and start it up. I have loved the sound of a cummins ever since I was a little kid. Which wasn't that long ago, I am only 19.
