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Mar 2, 2007 | 08:33 PM

ccfdsuperduty

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Exhaust help

I have an 03 F350 with the 6.0. I have 4 inches of lift with 35's. The truck runs great and is very strong. My question is if I was to take the resonator and muffler off and weld in a straight pipe would the truck perform better and possibly get a little more fuel economy??? Also, how much could I expect to spend on the section of piping and where can I get it from CHEAP????

Mar 2, 2007 | 09:57 PM

yamaguy

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I think it depends on where you live. The exhaust place down the road from me (not a national chain, a local shop) did the muffler delete for me for only $60. I had just went in to buy the pipe and for that price It wasn't worth the trouble. I have gotten pipe for my last truck and it was only like $15 for a 3 foot piece of pipe. Where do you live? U think as long as you go to a local shop they will take care of you.

Mar 2, 2007 | 11:27 PM

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I had a setup like that on my last truck. Had a marginal increase in gas mileage (.5-1 mpg) Cops and neighbors sure loved me tho-

Mar 3, 2007 | 09:32 PM

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I live in Atl. Ga. I was told some unreal # like 15 $ a foot... Does this seem right????

Mar 3, 2007 | 10:38 PM

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I was told some unreal # like 15 $ a foot

Depends on what dia. and make (aluminized or stainless). 3" dia. stainless was about $12/ft. back when I bought it. Obviously, aluminized pipes would be less expensive, but not last nearly as long.

Mar 4, 2007 | 10:00 AM

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Depends on what dia. and make (aluminized or stainless). 3" dia. stainless was about $12/ft. back when I bought it. Obviously, aluminized pipes would be less expensive, but not last nearly as long.

The stock exhaust is 3 1/2" just to be sure....

Mar 4, 2007 | 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ccfdsuperduty

I have a stock muffler delete pipe that I order from Pure Diesel Power (one of the sponsers on the left margin). It was around $65 for the pipe. I am going to install it today. They also had Cat delete pipes but I opted not to get that yet. The dealership told me to leave the kitty in or I could have warranty issues....I believe the cat delete is one that you can remove the cat and bolt in the aftermarket and then switch back and forth if needed. I just didn't want to do that.