Engine Noise difference

[theronflatlee]

Jon--
We have both an '83 FC and an '88 FC. Our '83 is very quiet as it had
been re-insulated to the extreme when we got it, but the '88 is even
quieter than the '83 at 60 MPH. I think this is mostly because of the
higher cruising RPM of the '83 (due to the difference in the rear-end
gearing and slight tire size difference). They are both about as
quiet or quieter than our 2005 Duramax diesel pickup. I have some
hearing loss due to running heavy equipment earlier in my life, and
my wife and I can have a conversation at a quieter-than-normal volume
in the '88. This is true in the '83 as well, as long as we keep the
RPMs down.

Jeff

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, brad barton <bbartonwx@...>
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> I agree. Our 84 FC had the Cat 250hp 3208T. Even with the
electric radiator fan turning, it was not much worse than a normal
pickup (back then).
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> To: WanderlodgeForum@...: billpatty@...: Fri, 28 Dec 2007 16:53:33
+0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Engine Noise difference
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> Jon,Noise is hard to discribe and it is subjective,With out using a
DB noise meter.So , My unscientific opinion:It has been a long time
since I drove or rode in a 210, But my opinion is , the 300 Hp is
quieter, I feel the turbo helps cancel noises.and mostly the air
intake filter in located outside in the passenger side bay under the
front bumper.Intakes on most motors transmit motor noise.The
insulation on the late model FC's 87,88,89 , is a thick blanket, It
looks like heat shield blankets.The Doghouse carpet and padding is
thick and plush.No trouble having a normal conversation with Patty
the co-pilot.The only person I know is Bob Janes , 87 FC Greenville ,
N.C.He ownes both a 210NA and the 300 hp turbo.Hope this helps,Bill
88 FC Michigan--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jon"
wrote:>> Has anyone here had an older Wanderlodge with the
210 HP engine and > then moved on up to a forward control Wanderlodge
with a 300 HP engine > forward control? I would just like to know if
the latter forward > control Wanderlodges quited the engine noise
down. No big deal about > the engine noise with my old 78 but since I
have never ridden in a 88 > Wanderlodge I just would like to know.
Thanks Jon> > Jon> Rebel Bird> Bremerton Washington>
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