Muffler Question
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Muffler Question
I have the early 99 PSD in my F250. I noticed that the bottom of my muffler is rusting out. I imagine it will not be long before she opens up. I do not really have the $$$ right now to replace this, as I am between jobs. If it opens up and starts to allow exhaust to leak out, will it #1: Cause any damage to my motor, and #2: Will it get loud?
This is my first Diesel, so I am learnign as I go. I bought the truck brand new and it was flawless. However the last couple years, the truck seems to have more ailments than an old man. But I own it, and I love it. So it stays with me. Especially with only 85K miles on it.
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This is my first Diesel, so I am learnign as I go. I bought the truck brand new and it was flawless. However the last couple years, the truck seems to have more ailments than an old man. But I own it, and I love it. So it stays with me. Especially with only 85K miles on it.
Thanks All
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From: Racine Wi
I don't believe that it will hurt anything, nor will it be loud. You probably have a CAT in front of the muffler anyway. If you want a cheap way to keep the exhaust intact, purchase a piece of 3 1/2 pipe long enough to bridge where the muffler is, rotate the S pipe between the CAT and the muffler and weld it back in. You can also purchase a Walker Big Truck Muffler for about $50 and do the same thing. These trucks are not loud straight piped without a CAT or muffler.
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Do like westpsd did and just install a straight piece of 3.5" pipe in place of the muffler. If you can weld then you can do it for VERY cheap... you can pick up a few foot section of pipe from a random exhaust shop, maybe for free. If not, you can have a shop do it... I was charged $60 to remove my muffler and weld in a straight pipe. Here's what it should look like after it's done:
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...86590301iSCvgI
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...86590301iSCvgI
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