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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 09:43 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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Sounds like a vacuum leak.
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 09:48 PM
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Tuning sounds good, usually you hear the turbo stuttering a bit on initial rev.
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 10:26 PM
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I don't know about wrong, but sounds like a turbo was added.
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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Sounds sick, and the rear fascia looks great too!
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 10:51 PM
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yes it does sound down on power.PM me for my engine builders number
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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I'm sure the person driving the other way was thrilled to see that.. not!
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Old Nov 15, 2013 | 11:07 PM
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Sounds like BOOST!! Looks like 0 PSI!!
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How can something sound so wrong but be so right! Boost is good.
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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I wish mine sounded like that..
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 12:49 PM
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It sounds like my 600hp 1200ft/lbs tq. 6.4L powerstroke. I love it. When can I get one?
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 12:54 PM
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I heard the license plate frame rattling.
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Whistle mufflers.

GM QC is really lacking on that car, they painted the back part of the bumper black and didn't even notice!
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 02:39 PM
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I don't know about wrong, but sounds like a turbo was added.
Yes, sounds like my VW GTI TURBO....
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Old Nov 17, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Sounds great!
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sounds broken, no worries ill take it off your hands. Ill even pay you for it
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