Notices
General Diesel Discussion  

Hood Stack

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 15, 2015 | 08:50 PM
  #1  
WheatWhacker97's Avatar
WheatWhacker97
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Hood Stack

Does anybody know the legalities of hood stacks in Montana? I am aware of laws in other states such as Texas and Colorado but I could not find anything about Montana. Feel free to have a look at http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/61_9_4.htm I looked and found a little bit about exhaust noise and mufflers but nothing else. Any help would be appreciated!
 
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2015 | 11:06 PM
  #2  
Ford_Six's Avatar
Ford_Six
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 18,488
Likes: 22
From: The Big, Oregon
Club FTE Gold Member
Well, if a muffler is required then a hood stack is pretty much ruled out, unless you go the Clarkson route-
 
Reply
Old Oct 15, 2015 | 11:44 PM
  #3  
WheatWhacker97's Avatar
WheatWhacker97
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
It is possible to argue the turbo as a muffling device though! Just gotta get the right cop to back you up if you run into trouble
 
Reply
Old Oct 17, 2015 | 08:59 PM
  #4  
Ford_Six's Avatar
Ford_Six
Hotshot
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 18,488
Likes: 22
From: The Big, Oregon
Club FTE Gold Member
Cops tend to stick together, not defend you against another. Mack used to run turbos with "silencer" cast into the housing to work along those lines, I haven't seen a mufflerless semi come from the factory since.
Besides this, it also creates a blind spot, and most states have a law to the general effect of "the exhaust must exit to the side or rear of the enclosed portion of the body", which this does neither.
 
Reply
Old Oct 18, 2015 | 10:07 PM
  #5  
Ezalycasaid's Avatar
Ezalycasaid
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 1,002
Likes: 38
From: State of Delusion.
Please don't put a hood stack on your ford. Your better then that. It only tells people your excited about your new boyfriend. Its the same as tow mirrors flipped up on a dodge not towing anything. You can get the same amount of flow out of a straight 4" exhaust properly tucked out the pass side under the truck, or at the very back. Hood stacks will also obscure your vision on the passenger side, by the obvious pipe itself blocking your view and the soot collecting on your windshield . Unless your racing the truck on a track only, it doesn't look cool, it gives diesels a bad name, and its pointless.
 
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2015 | 11:21 PM
  #6  
Brettboat's Avatar
Brettboat
Senior User
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
Ummm.... Hoodstacks are for racing and nothing more.
 
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2015 | 07:07 PM
  #7  
jswartz84's Avatar
jswartz84
Cargo Master
15 Year Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 2,723
Likes: 5
From: Roseburg, OR
Originally Posted by Brettboat
Ummm.... All Stacks are for racing and nothing more.
Fixed that for you
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
glassmanbruce
1957 - 1960 F100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
8
Jan 15, 2016 04:19 PM
jgavac
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Dec 6, 2012 06:53 PM
stroken
General Diesel Discussion
8
Sep 19, 2008 02:39 PM
Lovin7.3
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
5
Oct 30, 2007 10:02 PM
77fromheaven
Offroad & 4x4
11
Nov 9, 2002 05:54 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:02 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

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


VIEW MORE