quiet - Diesel Forum

first_ford · 03-13-2007, 05:05 PM

I just heard one go by my house. I must say it sure is quiet. It sounded like my 5.4 work truck, definately quieter than the Duramax. It did not sound diesel at all. I don't know if this has been said before but I figured I would say it.

Texrob1 · 03-13-2007, 05:19 PM

It has been said,and my comment in my opinion is it's not a good thing. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/depressed.gif[/img] I personally like the noise of the diesel,turbo whine etc.Just my .02 [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

first_ford · 03-13-2007, 05:23 PM

It was just my $.02 also, but I was amazed that I did not hear any diesel sound when they got on it

Texrob1 · 03-13-2007, 05:36 PM

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It was just my $.02 also, but I was amazed that I did not hear any diesel sound when they got on it

[/ QUOTE ]No turbo whistle or anything? That stinks.

Black05 · 03-13-2007, 05:42 PM

Welcome to the future. This ain't your Daddy's diesel anymore.

Rutcutter · 03-13-2007, 05:46 PM

Yea some of my contractors cant hear me driveing up anymore,I love it..

lari2001 · 03-13-2007, 06:09 PM

Yes, when you get on it, it sounds like a big block gas engine taking off. I had the pleasure of taking an 08 F350 c/c dually King ranch for a lengthy spin. What a great truck.

smokyred · 03-13-2007, 07:27 PM

My truck sounds like a big block when I get on it, of course, there's a ton of turbo whistle too! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

I haven't had a chance yet to drive or even hear an '08, but I can't wait for the first person who opens one up and gets a sound clip of those turbos lighting. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

Dave

Alfonse99 · 03-13-2007, 07:59 PM

These comments are hilarious to me, thinking of the whining when the pilot injection was removed from the 6.0. There were tons of posts; people wanted buybacks. Folks claimed that they didn't want the truck if it was noisy.

For me, I don't mind the noise of the 6.0. My 95 7.3 was hard to talk on the cell phone with, but it was o.k. A quieter truck is even better, but not a big deal to me.

To each....
Alfonse

hitchup · 03-13-2007, 08:09 PM

To carry on a conversation in the 99 F350, I had to turn down the radio. DH installed the full Banks system to get increase power. Now we can drive with no volume adjustments & even hear the navigation system giving instructions. Don't think Banks is even necessary on the F450. It seems to have plenty of everything already. So we've saved $4000 right there!!!

obs96psd · 03-14-2007, 02:16 AM

I dont drive my truck much, but when I do, the most enjoyable thing is listening to the sound of the engine and turbo.

I dont even turn on the radio when I drive mine.

Thats just me, I do not like quiet diesels, but do admire the technology and power the modern diesel delivers.

Skweeker · 03-14-2007, 10:57 AM

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I dont drive my truck much, but when I do, the most enjoyable thing is listening to the sound of the engine and turbo.

I dont even turn on the radio when I drive mine.

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That's what I do too!

sjprice · 03-14-2007, 01:54 PM

to each his own. I much prefer the quiet myself. I drive long hauls and I want to be able to hear music, talk shows, phone, or sometimes just pure quiet. the less racket the better.