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How much louder does GMS1 make the turbo?

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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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How much louder does GMS1 make the turbo?

I am not going for loud, or quiet necessarily, just curious. How much more aggressive does the turbo sound on GMS1? (or the whole car for that matter? blowoff, exhaust, ect) I am leaving my intake stock, besides the airbox mod. My only mods will probably be GMS1 and a catted downpipe. Explaining "loudness" isn't easy, can be kinda subjective, plus peoples mods vary, but I am sure someone here has some insight.
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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like this loud l----------------l
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ajjaro
like this loud l----------------l
Oh, really? I was hoping for something more like this much |||||||||||||

You put GMS1 LNF on your LSJ? cool...
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 05:48 AM
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Considering the stage kit doesn't modify the induction system or the exhaust system, my guess is any sound change is minimal. Maybe it sounds different/louder under high boost since the turbo pushes more air, but otherwise it's probably the same.

Should be able to let you know in a week or so
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 05:56 AM
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You can actually hear the turbo easier and if you add an intake that helps A LOT too
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 07:10 AM
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normally it goes pssssssss. now it goes psssssSSS when spooling. honestly if that justifies spending $700 to you then so be it
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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its noticibly louder, but its not going to make people turn their heads if they hear it outside...
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Sweet!
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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It's noticeably louder, mostly because now we're pushing up to 20+ psi! When you're light on the throttle and at ~5-10 psi it sounds the same as before, but when you really lay into it and get the boost up you can hear a distinct difference.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 05:06 PM
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Sounds the same in first gear.....
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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have you ever heard the turbines on a plane spin up before take off....
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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On the stock airbox I don't notice any real difference in turbo sound (it might be a little louder, but if so the engine and exhaust drown it out), but the recirc valve is noticibably louder opening at 20 psi vs 15.
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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I can hear a additionnal growling ... like ŤI'll own your assť kind of growl
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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The turbo is so much louder lol 15 PSI versus 22? Yeah it "whines" a little louder
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by RYRO14
The turbo is so much louder lol 15 PSI versus 22? Yeah it "whines" a little louder
Bitch. What do you know about the stage kit? Hahahaha.
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Bitch. What do you know about the stage kit? Hahahaha.
Bitch I know you will probably never get it Mr. Viper alarm
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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Bitch I know you will probably never get it Mr. Viper alarm
Hahaha. True, true.
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Old Oct 31, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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It rockets to 22-23 sometimes, you can def hear it.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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I accept with information: The turbo is so much louder lol 15 PSI versus 22.
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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 04:52 AM
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hmm if its stock then its gonna be quiet...but with ic piping and intake then you'll hear it spool and the bov will sound louder...people love my car's sound, then again i have an HKS bov
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