Well, my truck is going in for the up-pipes to be replaced later this week. I would do it myself like anything else, but I just don't have the time with the semester starting and getting ready to go to Texas next week. I can't wait to get rid of the exhaust smell coming in the cab and the soot on the firewall. I don't plan on doing bellowed because my truck will stay stock for the most part. I have heard they make some newer version that gets rid of the donut gasket.

So, what say you guys? What's my best course of action since I am keeping this truck for longevity? Do I have options other than stock that won't break the bank? I don't mind spending a few extra $$ if it performs better and will last for 10+ years.

 

Irate Diesels Bellowed up-pipes for $425

 

Do a bellowed set up.that's the only permanent solution.no performance gain other than no leaks for a very very long time.
the stock system is not worth spending any cash on.

 

Well, I guess this answers my question. Best place to get them? Irate it sounds like but I keep seeing that they take quite awhile. I need this dome by the 16th before my Texas trip. Riff Raff maybe? I guess I could call like a normal person rather than keep bugging you guys..LOL

 

Define 'normal'?

Ask Aaron or Bill or Gabe, I can't think of them right now who sells bellows at a good price.

 

Of course, after doing some research I found out that this issue is sort of a "dead horse" issue. Sorry guys. I am almost willing to spend the coin for the good pipes from Riff Raff after reading a lot of horror stories trying to get them form Jake. I contacted him and am going to give him the benefit of the doubt, so we'll see.

 

Hahaha....well "normal" meaning I would do a search before posting a new thread. Ah well, live and learn I guess.

 

I was serious on the last sentence. There is another outfit that sells them for jake and he is cheaper. He also sells another brand too! I went thru my favorites and couldn't find it.

 

I have seen a few other diesel sites (xtreme, whites, and somn other) that have them.I am just not sure if they are any good or not. I am waiting for some input from anyone else to see if they are not worth it. I may just have to go with Riff Raff. I don't want to spend that much, but I also want to be good for the life of the truck.

 

Well, I have found the following products. Anyone have experience with any of these?

Bellowed Up-Pipes 99-03 7.3L Ford Powerstroke

BD-Power 7.3L UpPipes 99.5-03 7.3L Ford Powerstroke 1043900

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/rn...FU9afgodpFoA9Q

I am leaning towards the Summit Racing ones, but the Dormans, believe it or not, got good reviews....even by diesel mechanics! Hmmmm, just not sure yet.

 

Those are all for Super Duty trucks, won't work on yours.

 

Bar none is great quality I have seen their products.

 

Found it Byron

1994-1997 7.3 Bellowed Uppipe Kit

 

Doh!!! I didn't even pay attention to the years. I googled bellowed up pipes for 7.3 Anyhoo, looks like Glenn sent me some good info.

 

Thanks Glenn!! I'll give them a call tomorrow. I am hoping my mileage will go back to where it was. Mine are leaking bad!! I just cleaned so much soot off the firewall just to keep the smell down in the cab a little bit. I have also noticed a bit of a power loss. We'll see. Gauges will be next after this if all goes well.