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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Cheap downpipe???

early '99 F250 SD SC PSD

Well, I thought I had my mind made up to buy a complete 4" exhaust system from for $250. Then I seen a couple new posts about exhaust in the last couple days and now I think I have talked myself into piecing a 5" together instead. With the 5" pieces from airflow (4" to 5" adapter, 6 ft of tubing, 68 degree elbow) coming to about $110. Now I need a 4" downpipe. I thought I read someone bought one for $100 - $150. Just wanted to see where everyone was buying them cheap.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 11:35 PM
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I bought a 4" Dynomax d/p from Four Wheel Parts for $150.00. Fit good, works good. I'll see if I can find the part number for you. EDIT found the part number Dynomax 53293
 

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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:21 AM
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Hey, thanks for the part number. I was planning on welding most of the fittings. Does a guy weld aluminized pipe like steel or aluminum?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:21 AM
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Was that in US funds? I'm trying to convince my wife that this would be a worthwhile venture, but knowing roughly what things cost helps.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 09:42 AM
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I am planning on dumping the exhaust out in front of the rear tire, like many have done. This makes things a lot simpler for the diy-er. Plus, I get the big 5 incher for under $300.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 10:31 AM
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Hog performance stainless 4" downpipe for $133 http://www.motorhaven.com/home.php?cat=303
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 10:38 AM
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Is a five inch DP available???
I just can't see how 5 inch would help if you start with a 4 inch hole....

Please humor me...
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 11:01 AM
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5 inch down pipe would be a beoch to fit, i doubt it would even fit
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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I have 3-4 inches open each side, a 5 ought to go up there.
But, is the HOLE 3.5, 4 or 5 inches?
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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The 5" pipe is strictly for sound and looks. Also, because that is what I want.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Steve_250
I have 3-4 inches open each side, a 5 ought to go up there.
But, is the HOLE 3.5, 4 or 5 inches?
I have never heard of a 5" d/p. Pretty sure it wouldn't fit.

HOLE? You mean the turbo outlet? I think it is 3" or 3.5".
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Ok, so ya put a 4 inch DP on and then an adapter to up the rest to 5 inches. Question is, will the 5 inch cause a further reduction of EGT over 4 inches all the way back. I'm talking a 4 inch like the Hog.

Yes, I too like the sound and looks of a five inch sewer pipe hanging out the side.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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Dale at TYMAR has the 3''-4'' DP for the OBS for about 140 shipped. i'm not positive on the SD's, but i'm sure its around the same. i picked up the downpipe and likes it a lot. the 5'' should fit all the way back to the tire once you use the reducer. i'm running 4'' pipe to 5''stacks, and the 4'' has PLENTY of room. from what i understand also, i have never seen no rheard of a 5'' downpipe, just the 3-4 dale has. i don't think the EGT difference will be noticable between 4'' and 5''. only real difference i can see would be the cost of 5'' pipe versus 4'' pipe. i could be wrong though
 
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Old Apr 29, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Yes, I too like the sound and looks of a five inch sewer pipe hanging out the side.
I guess I don't see the difference between running 5" straight pipe out the side or running 4" with a 5" chrome tip welded on.
 
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Old May 17, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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I'm trying to decide on a down pipe for my 97 F350. Which one is best? I've read hypermax, tymar, bean. It's all too confusing. Right now I have a 4" ss kittyless system that tapers from 4 to 3.5 to 3 to mate OEM down pipe. Do I have to get a 3 down pipe or can I the 3 to 4 one that Dale sells? Would I have to cut off the reduced section of exhaust pipe to get to 4 to mate down pipe? Then what? The flange on exhaust won't mate the 4 down pipe will it?
 
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