Just curious to know what the turbo whistle on the LLY VVT is like? I test drove one and it seemed to be a bit louder than a stock LB7, but no where near as loud as my LB7. With an AFE intake does it get louder? Anything else make it louder? Whistle loudness is a cool factor for me so I need all I can get :ro)

sp33d - you need to hear one with aftermarket exhaust sometime.especially with the high idle function working...when I fire mine up a work and go back inside, the guys think there is a jet about to take off in the parking lot http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/images/smilies/hihi.gif

That's what I like to hear, and hear! :) I will hear one with an aftermarket exhaust very soon.

Mine seems to have a nice little whistle right now, so I can't wait to get it straight piped and see how it sounds...

Get CATless with an aftermarket exhaust and EGR defeater and you should have a good increase of turbo whistle.

straight piped kicks ass, I love the sound.

i gotta 5" straight and my truck sounds like a fighter jet. the turbo whistles so loud and clear that it concerned me at first, i thought it was gonna go so hard it was gonna blow itself up. But its fine and sounds SICK!!!

i gotta 5" straight and my truck sounds like a fighter jet. the turbo whistles so loud and clear that it concerned me at first, i thought it was gonna go so hard it was gonna blow itself up. But its fine and sounds SICK!!!Do you still have your cat installed?

I've seen at least one person mention that getting the reflash done seems to make the turbo whistle louder. . . Maybe because the engine is quieter?

I never really thought my turbo was that loud until I had someone say they thought it sounded great. Maybe it's just harder to hear inside the cab. ratlover also mentioned that putting an AFE II on made it sound like a 'banshee' IIRC.

Dennis

In its stock form the whistle can be heard very well in the cab...

I have to laugh at this kind of thinking though... because I came from a Corvette Forum where we were constantly modding our cars to the hilt.. looks like you guys are just as bad as the Corvette guys!! ):h :ro)

Here is a pic of my setup.

VR

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/photopost/data/1078/11249vetterdstr-4.JPG

no cat here

no cat hereAny SES engine lights or codes set?

vetterdstr....actually I think we may be worse....at least your not modding the snot out of something you depend on for a daily driver!! Awesome lookin vette by the way...that may make Mcrat jealous(Mcrat is a member on the board as well...and also drag races a vette)

Anybody have any sound clips of the LLY with exhaust modifications ? :) Does the whistling sound like an old Mack truck or something?

Anybody have any sound clips of the LLY with exhaust modifications ? :) Does the whistling sound like an old Mack truck or something?Yeah that would be great, anyone? I am planning on exhuast soon, straight pipe may be the way to go.?
With "elevated idle" on it sounds bad (good) At first I thought it was gonna self destruct.

Mel-
I did get a CEL. I havent pulled the codes out of it yet but I imagine they have something to do with the EGR not having enough back pressure to function properly. I installed a fingers stick and no more light. I also unplugged my egr once the stick was in and no lights. The CEL that I got at first, when I did the exhaust but still had egr plugged in, scared me at first but after some research I found out why it most likely came on and that there was nothing wrong or forcasted in the near future. The new sound my truck had too it wasnt what I expected either and added to my fears. But thanks to the fingers stick and a little getting used to I love the whole package now.

I listened to Brandon's sound clips but they didn't give me a good description of how the exhaust sounds at all types of driving. What does yours sound like with the 5" straight pipe on it jmg343?

Grizz
At first I wasnt too keen on it. However, once the truck warms up it sounds so evil! At idle it sounds like a jet fighter taxing down a runway but you can hear the grumble within. At 1700-2200 RPM it sounds incredible, probably the best. Above 2200 she really barks, scares the people you pass. At 75-80 on the highway it sounds real good in the cab with no radio or other noise. Some people speak of a drone, I think Ive heard/hear what they are talking about but it is definitely not a bad drone, I happen to really like it. It comes on a little stronger when you let off the throttle. Oh yeah, the turbo. The turbo whistles like hell, it rules. You cant miss it even just rolling out of your driveway. I love it.

Mel,

If you are getting or worried about the CEL, get yourself a Finger Stick. I put mine in yesterday and this thing is great. NO codes any more. Install took under an hour and I work slow. Very easy, and is pretty incognito when you are done. Unless you noticed the extra tape around the split loom, you would have a hard time noticing it.

The juice made my 5 inch strait pipe sound "wicked" I thought it sounded good before but now talk about a jet taking off, I coulnt believe it, no cat here either.