New mods complete
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From: Jasper, IN
New mods complete
Just got a bunch of stuff done on the truck last week (See sig.). What a difference! I can definitely feel some more power in the seat of the pants and I love to hear that turbo whistle. The flutter was a little annoying at first, but I've gotten used to it. Got the work done by Bean's Diesel performance in TN. He does great work and charges a fair price. Mileage now is around 17 in the city and 21.2 on the freeway. Next will be an Edge Evolution tuner and a shift kit or whole new valve body.
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Northern CA
Got to ask!!!! I have a 97 F250 PSD. How big of a difference with the downpipe and exhaust? Already have the Tymar intake, that helped a lot. What's your emission laws down there? Here in California I have to have the muffler and cat, but several exhaust shops around here "forget" to put the cat back on when you ask them to....wink, wink.
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Tough to say how much of a difference the DP and new exhaust have made to my truck. I had the Tymar, DP and exhaust all done at the same time. Like I said, I do feel a little difference in power, especially above 2K RPMs. I have seen a significant increase in mileage, which is nice, especially with the price of diesel here ($2.09(do I have any right to complain? lol)) I see these basic mods as a stepping stone to a tuner or a chip, tranny mods, or perhaps upgraded fuel injectors. The truck doesn't seem to be louder than it was, which is fine with me, just a little bit of turbo flutter and a deeper tone. We don't have any emissions testing here in IN, so I didn't feel any risk in deleting the CAT. From what i understand, deleting the CAT and a new aftermarket downpipe significantly reduce EGTs, which will help in towing. Good luck, and definetly get the new DP!
Joe
Joe
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Northern CA
Thanks for the info. I already have the Tymar intake on mine and I just had my transmission completely redone with all the factory upgrades. Exhaust is next for sure, then guages. I'm not in to hot rodding so I'm 50/50 on the chip or tuner. I'm more concerned with towing. Hearing gas mileage increase is good. Diesel is $2.59 here in northern California. Be happy with $2.09!
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
