Booyah45828
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Or get a bigger turbo
Well s***Got a little bit more expensive, decided to order a battery tray for a 6.0 power stroke, since it has the exact mount required for the air filter, and has the battery turned sideways so that it fits better.
I will need to find a 3.75” to 2.75” boot for the intake to fit up to my Hypermax Engineering turbo, as it has a fairly small inlet
The tray was another $40, but necessary, as the filter attaches to itFinally
Some progress
Moved the vacuum can to under the cruise control actuator, and put the 6.0 battery tray in, mounted to the coolant reservoir holes. I am putting a CDD reservoir in, mounts on the side of the radiator. The filter fits in perfectly, just clears the brake master cylinder by half an inch.
I understand that, but why does that make the engine quieter?Lower intake air restriction allows more air in, plus having the colder air intake will help too. Common practice done on vw tdi's is to put a larger turbo inlet pipe in and have it a big sweeping curve to help reduce turbulence. Your pipe is pretty straight so it helps
If I had to guess, it's because the intake is further away from the drivers seat.I understand that, but why does that make the engine quieter?
I guess that makes sense. And the piping is longer. The Hypermax plenum was smooth on the inside, and made of metal, and the standard round air filter, which the Hypermax system uses, is known for excessive intake noise, especially without the soup bowl. So this does make sense. Just rather surprising that it makes it that much quieter…If I had to guess, it's because the intake is further away from the drivers seat.
Yes. That's it exactly. Plus the sound now is in front of the truck instead of under the hood. There's a little bit more sound blocking from the front of the truck.If I had to guess, it's because the intake is further away from the drivers seat.