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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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well i finally ordered some sound proofing after taking the truck on the highway and crusing for an hour at 70 mph its loud haha to loud. So i havent looked to much and remving my interior but does anyone have any advice on this process? I ordered 100 sq ft so i should get alot of coverage. I have 6 inch stacks, so i was planning on doing the back wall of the cab, the roof, and as much of the floor as i can. Any other suggestions?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Sound proofed everything but the firewall on the truck last year. Everything made a difference, but to me the back and the roof made the biggest difference. Nothing seemed very complicated, but take your time to make sure you do things right.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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thanks man, do you remember how much you ended up using? i dont plan on doing the doors just yet but eventually i would like to do everything.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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thanks man, do you remember how much you ended up using? i dont plan on doing the doors just yet but eventually i would like to do everything.
Can't remember anymore, not to mention the fact that I put 2 layers on the back wall. Think I used about 100 sf all told, could have been a bit more though...
 
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What are you guys using to soundproof?
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 04:22 PM
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What are you guys using to soundproof?
I decided not to do the traditional dynamat thing, so I went with some soundproofing paint, and then put a layer or two of soundproofing neoprene over that. Dropped the sound in the cab a solid 10db without having even done the firewall.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:29 PM
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i bought fatmat, $130 for 100 sq ft sounded like a good deal to me. Sound Deadener Fatmat 100 sq ft Bulk Pal my buddy and i will be instaling it next sunday and i will maybe have some pics posted but definatly monday after i start college and drive it i will let you all know how well it worked.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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I think you'll be happy with the results!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2010 | 06:09 AM
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I hope so, at least if i want to double it up ill already know how to remove my interior haha. I see your sig says you have twins, did you do the soundproofing before or after you installed the twins? from what i understand is that they will muffle your exhaust a good bit as well however they are not in my budget at the moment haha
 
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 01cummins13
I hope so, at least if i want to double it up ill already know how to remove my interior haha. I see your sig says you have twins, did you do the soundproofing before or after you installed the twins? from what i understand is that they will muffle your exhaust a good bit as well however they are not in my budget at the moment haha
Did the soundproofing after the twins. For some reason everyone says that twins will muffle the exhaust, which it may have done, I wouldn't really know as I had two mufflers. I can say however that the turbo whine with the twins is at least ten times as loud as with the single I had. Still love them though...
I will get the firewall soundproofed (probably next year).
 
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