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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 09:12 AM
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7.3L Downpipe Upgrade (Video)

I've been helping a friend of mine with his truck. I miss my Superduty 7.3 and his OBS scratches that itch for me.

We had a blast swapping this downpipe. It's a pain in the rear, but totally worth it and a good time if you've got a buddy to do it with.

He said he feels like there's a noticible improvement since we did the upgrade. He uses the truck for hotshot trucking, so every bit of power and reliability is appreciated.

 
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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 12:54 PM
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Cool stuff guys!

I have read just a downpipe is good for about 20rwhp, with no uppipe leaks that should be easily felt.
 
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Cool stuff guys!

I have read just a downpipe is good for about 20rwhp, with no uppipe leaks that should be easily felt.
With no up pipe leaks he says oh there are up pipe leaks. But nothing too crazy.
 
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Did you guys order replacement intake boots? RR makes a very nice kit to dump that OE orange guy that is prone to failure.
 
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Did you guys order replacement intake boots? RR makes a very nice kit to dump that OE orange guy that is prone to failure.
I believe it's on his list. I had Riffraffs boots on my Superduty.
 
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i just did my downpipe by my darn self. not recommended. but, impressed i was able to do it. maybe i'm not too old yet!
 
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