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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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Hey guys. I have a 93 7.3 factory turbo diesel. It's got the factory Garrett turbo on it. I love it but I just can't seem to hear the turbo. I really want to upgrade the turbo, I guess. I'm wanting it to be louder is all. There's noting like hearing that whistle from a turbo! But what size turbo or what brand turbos could I look for without having to change gaskets and bolts and what not?
 
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 06:29 AM
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what is on it for exhaust, that could make a big diffrence on turbo whistle.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 06:47 AM
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what is on it for exhaust, that could make a big diffrence on turbo whistle.
It's got a stock down pipe and as soon as the pipe gets to about under the cab is goes to a 5 inch straight pipe
 
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Old Feb 1, 2013 | 08:52 AM
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in that case, if you want more whistle, you probably need a turbo upgrade, Im not the right person to ask about that.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 11:25 PM
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Holset hx35.
 
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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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Have the turbo rebuilt she will whistle all the time on the highway
 
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Old Mar 27, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 73f1004x4
Have the turbo rebuilt she will whistle all the time on the highway
yeah, the garrett turbos wear out after a while. you may not be hearing anything because the turbo is limping along
 
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