[freddiebear]

I have a '98 Ram 2500 with a 24V cummins. Is there something wrong with my truck. The motor just seems louder than most diesels.

 

[dodgemandan]

if you can't have a normal conversation while standing next to your truck,than its running like its should

 

[bigblue24v]

the 2nd gens are louder then the 3rd gens if thats what your wwondering

 

[dodgemandan]

All jokes aside,for some reason the 98.5 and 99's do seem louder than the 12vls.and they are alot louder than the 3rd gens.thanks to the commin rail..

 

[bigblue24v]

1998.5-2002 have the same engine..they are all about the same as far as engine noise goes..the trucks with str8 pipes just make alot more noise out the :butt: of the truck

 

[dodgemandan]

It seems to me that all of the 2nd gen motors have alot of engine clatter.sounds .. Even before i strait piped it the motor had alot of clatter.Could the valves need adjusting, would that help?

 

[Rollin Smoke Diesel]

Yep, the 24 valvers are by far the loudest (and best sounding) of them all.

 

[dodgemandan]

Yep, the 24 valvers are by far the loudest (and best sounding) of them all.

I am with you :thumbsup

 

[dodgemandan]

But i would still rether have a 12 vl.

 

[Rollin Smoke Diesel]

But i would still rether have a 12 vl.

Yes sir, I love those old dinosaurs too :lol3: I just like my electronic performance a little better though :T:

 

[Big Red]

I put a Fluidampr on mine about 7 months ago. The steering wheel vibration went away at idle and it idles much smoother and a tad quieter.

 

[BigB82789]

early 24V's are the loudest of the Cummins. My 01 with 5 inch straight pipe is about as loud as it gets.

 

[sochuck]

loud is good!

 

[fordkiller43]

Diesels arent supposed to be quiet! :w: :lol3:

 

[m_reynolds]

:agree2: with him

 

[99CTD Dually]

eelouti like the way it sound. To me the louder is the better

 

[BigB82789]

Is there something wrong with my truck.

Theres never been anything more right.

 

[Hohn]

The HO 24V trucks seem to the be the loudest of them all.

My favorite sound is a 12V-- they sound most like a larger Class 8 engine.

My truck is noticeably quieter after I removed the timing of the Smarty (even #s)

 

[98.5HOTROD]

98.5 cummins the loudest cummins ever built.

 

[Hohn]

Well, YOURS probably is

Any interest in loaning me your Garrett for testing?