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Jul 10, 2017 | 05:43 AM

FSJ-EARL

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Exhaust system suggestions

Looking to finally replace / upgrade my stock exhaust system on my 2002 F350. I daily drive it and live in a very residential area, and haul my family so volume and cab noise is a concern for me. I tow a car trailer with a Jeep Cherokee (6000 - 6500 lbs) once a month for about 100 miles to the local off road park and then run back and for to my cabin a few times a year, so I do not see much heavy hauling. Been looking at a 4" turbo back setup. Stainless steel is my preferred material and I do want a muffler. I have been looking at the ones that RiffRaff has available, but need some suggestion as far as performance and ease of installation. Single outlet or duals? I know that this is like the debate on tires and brakes, but need some opinions. TIA. THANKS!

Jul 10, 2017 | 08:59 AM

schlepprock250

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I've been running the Magnaflow 4" turbo back for many years. I had zero fitment issues and it's a pretty quiet exhaust as far as diesels go. I hear more engine noise than exhaust noise. I tow a heavy 38'travel trailer and drone has never been an issue.

Jul 10, 2017 | 09:17 AM

Olds64

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Earl, before you buy a kit on-line to install on your truck I suggest you take a trip to your local exhaust shop. They should be able to match, if not beat the price of an aftermarket kit. Plus, you generally get a warranty on the work provided.

Jul 10, 2017 | 09:35 AM

machmedic

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I've had a 4" turbo back from MBRP for 8 years, very satisfied.

Jul 10, 2017 | 10:49 AM

danskool

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Why do you need bigger exhaust ?
I still run factory, Muffler removed with a pass through silencer. And I pull 10,000 lb 5th wheel around. 9 years this year.
Just asking.

Jul 10, 2017 | 11:06 AM

brian42

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Originally Posted by Olds64

I tried that when I was first looking at an exhaust and found that most shops couldn't mandrel bend pipes over 3" in-house. That's why I went with a kit.

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Originally Posted by machmedic

I've had a 4" turbo back from MBRP for 8 years, very satisfied.

I have been happy with mine for several years. Mine is T-409 with a muffler and I also live in a residential area as well. My engine makes more noise than the exhaust at neighborhood speeds.

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Originally Posted by danskool

Why do you need bigger exhaust ?
I still run factory, Muffler removed with a pass through silencer. And I pull 10,000 lb 5th wheel around. 9 years this year.
Just asking.

The only real restrictions that I know of are the bend in the downpipe (not a mandrel bend) and the muffler. Many have replaced their muffler with the Walker Big Truck Muffler. As for downpipe, my 4" one barely fits. I don't know how a bigger exhaust fits unless they flare out at the end of the downpipe.

Jul 10, 2017 | 01:08 PM

FSJ-EARL

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Quote:

Originally Posted by danskool

Why do you need bigger exhaust ?
I still run factory, Muffler removed with a pass through silencer. And I pull 10,000 lb 5th wheel around. 9 years this year.
Just asking.

My old one is due to be replaced. Muffler is split and will not pass the wonderful PA state inspection. I would like to step up to stainless for longevity reasons.

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Jul 10, 2017 | 09:25 PM

z31freakify

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Look into Diamond eye too, they have a great price on SS turbo back systems.

Jul 11, 2017 | 04:43 PM

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JTATMAN

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Fsj earl, i too am looking at what kit to buy for my 01 7.3L. Muffler is split, 152,000 miles. I wouldn't mind a little more rumble than quiet to drown out the engine noise.