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Old Nov 2, 2009, 05:54 PM
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how does the fp-red sound?

how does the red sound vs the stock turbo sound?
Old Nov 2, 2009, 05:58 PM
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if ur trying to figure out the other guy's setup , just ask

FP red is louder, depends on intake/o2 housing/dump...
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ricer thred is ricer
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It sounds like a supercharger
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Originally Posted by Kee1pride
ricer thred is ricer
ohh how cute. you spelled thread wrong...
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It definitely has alot of spool noise something like a diesel. I personally like that alot so it doesnt bother me. YRMV however.
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just wanted to know how much more aggressive the red sounded over the stocker 16g!
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Originally Posted by Kee1pride
ricer thred is ricer
call me a ricer but there is not much better sounds coming from an engine than a big turbo spool up
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thanks guys, i'm asking cause i plan on buying a turbo in the next few weeks and want a nice aggressive sounding turbo that makes good power
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The 80mm Red is louder than the standard Red.
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thanks guys, i'm asking cause i plan on buying a turbo in the next few weeks and want a nice aggressive sounding turbo that makes good power
does it honestly matter what it sounds like?

that'd be the least of my concerns
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Originally Posted by chaotichoax
does it honestly matter what it sounds like?

that'd be the least of my concerns
Yea, but you aren't him are you?......Exactly.



Not that I'm supporting the ricer side of the argument.

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I always hear that they sound like a big diesel turbo, but not quite as loud...
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Originally Posted by buchnerj
I always hear that they sound like a big diesel turbo, but not quite as loud...
But that sound is so glorious. The 86 sounds kind of like that as well.


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