I've found that the sound of this diesel is just right.
Its not the extra loud clattering mess that is an Cummins straight six from years ago. Yet its not trying to be ultra quiet like some of the new 'luxury' diesels from BMW, MB, and others.
I've often found myself driving for hours with the radio off, just listening to the engine. Especially if driving up and down hill and dale. Or through the twisties at the same time, having it shift up and down gears.
I really like it in 6th gear, right at 1600rpm. (I have an UltraGuage installed, so i get my digital RPM display, along with other stuff). At that speed it has just the right amount of rattle and grunt.
One thing I do miss though, I wish it had more of an audible turbo whine. You can hear it a bit at speed when you really stand on it, but not so much in general driving. Ah well...
All in all, just another reason I'm pleased to have bought the diesel over the gasser. Its not all about economics, payback periods, and ROI.
Its not the extra loud clattering mess that is an Cummins straight six from years ago. Yet its not trying to be ultra quiet like some of the new 'luxury' diesels from BMW, MB, and others.
I've often found myself driving for hours with the radio off, just listening to the engine. Especially if driving up and down hill and dale. Or through the twisties at the same time, having it shift up and down gears.
I really like it in 6th gear, right at 1600rpm. (I have an UltraGuage installed, so i get my digital RPM display, along with other stuff). At that speed it has just the right amount of rattle and grunt.
One thing I do miss though, I wish it had more of an audible turbo whine. You can hear it a bit at speed when you really stand on it, but not so much in general driving. Ah well...
All in all, just another reason I'm pleased to have bought the diesel over the gasser. Its not all about economics, payback periods, and ROI.