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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 03:13 AM
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My brother removed his silencer ring because he was told it improve mileage and get more power. Does it do that or is it just to make it sound better?
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 03:16 AM
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All it does is reduce some of the whistle, nothing else.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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That kinda what I thought. Thanks for the info
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 03:39 AM
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I took mine off, didnt even notice a difference in sound
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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I think it has to do with the baffles in your airbox. I dunno, I don't have the same year as you, but I've heard others mention removing baffles.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 04:36 AM
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I took my baffles out after I installed the CIA. turbo really screams once you do that
 
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