Notices
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel 2011-current Ford Powerstroke 6.7 L turbo diesel engine

exhaust question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 06:14 AM
  #1  
f1501987's Avatar
f1501987
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
exhaust question

I'm looking to get a 5in exhaust. V been told a 5in do would reduce HP and tq. Is this true. I'm aiming for 550-600 HP did/tow truck. I don't think it would matter on this truck. If I went to 5in turbo back. Would it lower turbo spool or is this guy full of it.
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 03:39 PM
  #2  
Canadian SD's Avatar
Canadian SD
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Southern Ontario
I run a 5" straight pipe with no noticeable ill effects. Truck spools great!
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 04:03 PM
  #3  
2ndStroke's Avatar
2ndStroke
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,544
Likes: 43
550/600hp, what are you planning on doing to get those numbers??

A lot of guys run 5 inch, don't think there are any major cons...if any
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 04:16 PM
  #4  
f1501987's Avatar
f1501987
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
Well my tuner with mcc, will get Me around 550 depends how strong my cp4 is. I still debating on what turbo to go with. But ill be happy with anything over 500 on my stock system.. So you don't think i 5in vs 4in dp will matter?
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 04:20 PM
  #5  
2ndStroke's Avatar
2ndStroke
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,544
Likes: 43
I don't think there's any cons, 5 inch should be better for lower egts while towing, or so I've heard.
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 04:25 PM
  #6  
Canadian SD's Avatar
Canadian SD
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Southern Ontario
After reading several debates regarding back pressure and flow issues , I still think 5" is the way to go. On a turbo motor the least amount of back pressure beyond the exhaust wheel of the turbo the better off you will be.
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 04:31 PM
  #7  
f1501987's Avatar
f1501987
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
I.wasent sure about the 6.7s turbo. How they work.ill probably get 5in turbo back. I was going to get 5in dp back its a Lil cheaper. Gotta look for some prices now
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:04 PM
  #8  
Canadian SD's Avatar
Canadian SD
Junior User
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Southern Ontario
Look at Flo-pro, I don't think any other manufacturer compares in price or quality.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:06 PM
  #9  
f1501987's Avatar
f1501987
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 375
Likes: 0
Diamond eye seems to be Cheep
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:11 PM
  #10  
2ndStroke's Avatar
2ndStroke
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,544
Likes: 43
X2 with flo pro!

 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 05:27 PM
  #11  
Tofan's Avatar
Tofan
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,313
Likes: 19
From: Louisiana
X3 on the Flo Pro I got one on the way!
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 06:43 PM
  #12  
Keeseter CO's Avatar
Keeseter CO
Tuned
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 365
Likes: 2
From: Silverthorne, Colorado
So a DPF-back system seems to be an all-for-not kind of set up. Might be a bit noisier, but you're still fully-emissioned...and therefore restricted. Is there any benefit to a DPF back, because i'm not really seeing one.
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 06:52 PM
  #13  
Tofan's Avatar
Tofan
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,313
Likes: 19
From: Louisiana
I don't think anybody here is talking about a DPF back, maybe turbo back. Most of us will get rid of the rocket ship on the bottom and replace with the 5" straight pipe.
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 06:56 PM
  #14  
Keeseter CO's Avatar
Keeseter CO
Tuned
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 365
Likes: 2
From: Silverthorne, Colorado
Originally Posted by Tofan
I don't think anybody here is talking about a DPF back, maybe turbo back. Most of us will get rid of the rocket ship on the bottom and replace with the 5" straight pipe.
Thanks, just needed to confirm.

To that end, I already have the H&S, and even on a completely stock truck running in "stock" mode, it provides benefit. That being said, going to a Flo-Pro...is a big move.

The performance numbers are well documented, but is the truck just happier, have better MPG and easier to maintain? I'm trying to meassure the gain versus the pain (every few years dropping it).
 
Reply
Old Feb 9, 2014 | 06:58 PM
  #15  
ruschejj's Avatar
ruschejj
Post Fiend
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 6,521
Likes: 11
From: Greenwood, SC
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by Keeseter CO
So a DPF-back system seems to be an all-for-not kind of set up. Might be a bit noisier, but you're still fully-emissioned...and therefore restricted. Is there any benefit to a DPF back, because i'm not really seeing one.
5" DPF back is actually quieter. Some of us use this set up to get rid of the "400hp hair dryer sound". My particular set up is the AFE DPF back kit. It's nice.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:45 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE