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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 05:00 PM
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Straight pipe

Other than mpg, are there any technical or mechanical benefits of straight piping my truck.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Stinkweed14
Other than mpg, are there any technical or mechanical benefits of straight piping my truck.
Lower EGT's. You will however, need to get a tuner if you plan on removing everything underneath.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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I do a lot of city driving and I hear that with the regen
Cycle not being able to completely finish it can mess up your dpf and some other stuff, is that something I should be worried about?
 
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Old Jul 13, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Stinkweed14
I do a lot of city driving and I hear that with the regen
Cycle not being able to completely finish it can mess up your dpf and some other stuff, is that something I should be worried about?
Very...

Regens alone have been linked to Fuel Dilution in your oil. Regens not completing their cycle will lead to more frequent regens, leading to a higher dilution percentage.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Stinkweed14
I do a lot of city driving and I hear that with the regen
Cycle not being able to completely finish it can mess up your dpf and some other stuff, is that something I should be worried about?
No. The DPF will take care of itself and will not go beyond a certain level of restriction. If it doesn't completely regen, the next regen will start sooner, but as long as you're not making a lot of short trips, say less than a couple miles, it should take care of itself!

Some trucks do have major engine oil dilution with diesel fuel. Mine always shows zero fuel dilution in the oil sample and I'm not particular if it finishes its regen every time before I shut it down.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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Mine always shows zero fuel dilution in the oil sample and I'm not particular if it finishes its regen every time before I shut it down.
You must drive very hard
 
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