exhaust size
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Possibly no one has done this particular modification, so have no input. Call the tech dept at Banks. They should be able to help you.
Also, see if the following is of any help:
http://www.ssd4u.com/streetsmart_082.htm
jd
Also, see if the following is of any help:
http://www.ssd4u.com/streetsmart_082.htm
jd
Last edited by jimdandy; Apr 2, 2007 at 09:24 PM.
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From: Nampa, ID
I have a '97 with the 7.3l diesel. Unless you're going mega-horsepower, 5" pipes from the turbo back might be more than you need.
Do like jimdandy suggested...call the exhaust manufacturers you're interested in and see what they recommend for your application.
Do like jimdandy suggested...call the exhaust manufacturers you're interested in and see what they recommend for your application.
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hey
hey,
I just bought a 5" cat-back system and i am just running a superchips tuner. I think i went with the 5" just to say i have a 5" exhaust witha 7" tip, yep thats right, 7" tip. I will be getting it in about a week or two and will compare to see oon hp gain and what kind of sound i get
I just bought a 5" cat-back system and i am just running a superchips tuner. I think i went with the 5" just to say i have a 5" exhaust witha 7" tip, yep thats right, 7" tip. I will be getting it in about a week or two and will compare to see oon hp gain and what kind of sound i get
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From: The dark carnival
Originally Posted by digger190
i have a stock 6.0 and was wandering if a 5'' turbo back exhaust would be ok or should i go to a 4". thanks
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From: Pa
Originally Posted by eco
Depends on what your goals are. The engineers picked the stock size for a reason. Do you have more credentials than they do? If so, second guess them and put on a different size. If not, leave it the way it is.
The 5" exhaust for your 6.0 is reccomended to be used with a tuner (High HP and Torque) and a high flow intake. A 4" should suit you fine even if you decide to add an intake or tuner in the future. There are guys around here that run pipes bigger than 5".
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What is stock on the 6.0, 3 or 3.5?? I saw one driving down the road the other day that had a 5 inch system, and man was it mean lookin. He also had like an 8 inch tip. Down here in Texas, bigger is always better but thats just some of the gus preference.
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From: The dark carnival
Originally Posted by dkf
The 5" exhaust for your 6.0 is reccomended to be used with a tuner (High HP and Torque) and a high flow intake. A 4" should suit you fine even if you decide to add an intake or tuner in the future. There are guys around here that run pipes bigger than 5".
The stock tubes are perfect considering the powerband of the motor and the exhaust gas velocity to match. Go bigger, you lose low rpm torque unless you adjust the motor to match the larger tubes.
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From: Pa
Originally Posted by eco
Yes, but we are talking about a stock truck.
The stock tubes are perfect considering the powerband of the motor and the exhaust gas velocity to match. Go bigger, you lose low rpm torque unless you adjust the motor to match the larger tubes.
The stock tubes are perfect considering the powerband of the motor and the exhaust gas velocity to match. Go bigger, you lose low rpm torque unless you adjust the motor to match the larger tubes.
If the stock exhaust is perfect why can a significant gain be had by just swapping out to a 4",5" or 6" system without touching the computer.