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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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Hey Guys,

Just one quick question... Is there anything wrong with deleting the cat? or just running a straight pipe? I have a 06 f250 6.0 with 98k on it... I know all the legal crap but will it hurt or have any negitive affects on my truck? I have heard some people say that it is good for the truck... Please let me know what you think!

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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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It'll just make it a little louder. Won't hurt anything, except maybe your ears
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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I didnt notice ANY difference when I took mine off, other than you can hear the turbo better! I put a mbrp complete 4" kit on at same time though. (3.5" downpipe)
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveBricks
It'll just make it a little louder
Lol thats kinda what Im after...
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 2006lariat
I didnt notice ANY difference when I took mine off, other than you can hear the turbo better! I put a mbrp complete 4" kit on at same time though. (3.5" downpipe)
I was thinking about that as well... But I have heard that you can lose some of your bottom end by upping the pipe size... and that it was harder on the turbo... idk tho... im a
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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IDK about loosing bottom end, I didnt notice any power loss. I never heard of it bein hard on turbo either.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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I have had my cat and muff off for over two years. I love the sound and it keeps the egts down. I have not felt any power loss. I think for our trucks it's the best idea.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:37 PM
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I have a full 4" system. No loss in power at all. Seems to spool up faster to me. Sounds great too.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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Thanks guys!

I think i may start with a cat delete first then go from there...

Jason
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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If anyone wants to donate their CAT to a good cause.. I am looking for one.


Will take muffler too.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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Thanks guys!

I think i may start with a cat delete first then go from there...

Jason
Take the muffler off while your down there. I think you will find it nice to listen too.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 2006lariat
I didnt notice ANY difference when I took mine off, other than you can hear the turbo better! I put a mbrp complete 4" kit on at same time though. (3.5" downpipe)

same here! No power loss or any negative effects what-so-ever. Get rid of all the restrictions and enjoy.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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I took them both off and i regret it now but im also running 8" mitre stacks though. It's just to loud for me even in a crewcab running 2300 rpm doing 70
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fordmudderone
I took them both off and i regret it now but im also running 8" mitre stacks though. It's just to loud for me even in a crewcab running 2300 rpm doing 70
My friend bought an 06 6.0 with stacks, We had to drive it 200miles home. The first thing he did when it got into his drive was sawzall the stacks and rig one of them out the side till he could get his banks on! It was a Crew Cab ECHO CHAMBER! I hear your pain..... No I mean I still hear it.....literally.
 
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Old Dec 29, 2010 | 08:53 PM
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Yea i really like the looks of them just need to find a way to tone it down
 
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