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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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Well, I want to put a nice exhaust on my new truck, '96 PSD. It's gonna have to be be stacks through the bed. I already have a line on a set of 5" stacks with the in bed splitter(so you only have one hole in the bed), but here's my issue. I don't want a super loud exhaust, but I want to hear the turbo a lot more, if that makes sense. And I don't want to do much(if anything) to the engine itself- tryin to keep this simple. The truck ain't a hot rod, just my toy hauler, and I want it sound good. So with that being said, the exhaust in place is 100% stock, muffler, cat and all. What do ya think?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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Maby Just keep the cat and muffler but run a big reducer some how? I dont know how you would do that?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 01:48 PM
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If ya dont want it loud, then ya wont want stacks. Stacks make it quite a bit louder inside the cab.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 02:22 PM
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no i want to be able to hear it, but i don't necc want it blarin straight piped either. Catch my drift? I just to hear the turbo more and not "super loud". make sense? Like turning heads cause it sounds good not cause its so loud....
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 05:46 PM
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Loud='s FUN I love hittin the gas and watch everyone look!
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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A 6637 air filter will give you more turbo noise from under the hood. Not a lot but definately more. I have a 4" pipe with an open muffler and get a lot more turbo sound that way too.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by scottie2hottie
Well, I want to put a nice exhaust on my new truck, '96 PSD. It's gonna have to be be stacks through the bed. I already have a line on a set of 5" stacks with the in bed splitter(so you only have one hole in the bed), but here's my issue. I don't want a super loud exhaust, but I want to hear the turbo a lot more, if that makes sense. And I don't want to do much(if anything) to the engine itself- tryin to keep this simple. The truck ain't a hot rod, just my toy hauler, and I want it sound good. So with that being said, the exhaust in place is 100% stock, muffler, cat and all. What do ya think?
You need to check and see if the downpipe has been changed. That is one of the best modifications and if done in conjunction with a cat elimination, an open muffler, 4" exhaust and a 6637 air filter you will hear your turbo better and get noticeable power, performance increase.

If you have a nice enclosed trailer and you pull it alot with stacks you can get diesel and soot spray on it.

A good 4" turbo-back exhaust with downpipe with the muffler eliminated will turn heads and not be grossly loud unless you really stomp on it and want it to be grossly loud.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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dont have an enclosed trailer, just a couple open decks. thanks for the info guys
 
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 10:08 AM
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I agree, install a "Kwik Filter", replace your down pipe, loose the cat and possibly the muffler. Then you will be able to hear the turbo spool up.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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so this 6637 air filter, what brand is it?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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Made by Donaldson, carried by NAPA. Fleetfilter part # 46637 If I remember correctly.
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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called NAPA, that shows as a WIX part number...is that correct?
 
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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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I think stacks aren't as loud as the traditional side exhaust systems. They are most definitely louder in the cab but they aren't as loud when your standing on the street getting passed by a stacked stroker. They direct the sound waves vertically instead of at the ears horizontally. This is just what i have experienced so I may be way off but I know that My single 6" factory exit exhaust is way louder then my buddies dual 5" stacked stroker. Plus I don't have the same in-cab exhaust echo he does. Good luck!

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Old Apr 18, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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Yes, it is under a WIX number, 6637.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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So is this new air filter a "MOD" or is it just drop in and go?
 
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