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koopdaddy
06-12-2004, 07:23 PM
What is the correct term for theblack plastic peice in front of the turbo that has 6.6L Diesel cast into it. It looks to be a baffle. Has anyone tried to remove it? If so, any performance gains, it seems that it would hinder airflow into the turbo.

jholly
06-12-2004, 07:44 PM
What is the correct term for theblack plastic peice in front of the turbo that has 6.6L Diesel cast into it.

whatamacallit or the techincal term is handleflange. It looks like it is a resonator. Probably to suppress a unpleasant whine or buzz at some speed.

Jim

tbone1227
06-12-2004, 08:13 PM
yep, its the turbo muffler box or something close to that - on most after market air intakes its removed and replaced with a capped smaller box to make it more efficient i believe, atleast thats what i was told ?