exhaust brake???
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Originally Posted by dave at BD Power
A properly designed exhaust brake that controls back pressure will not hurt the heads, the head gasket is not the problem. The risk is running more back pressure than the exhaust valve springs are rated for, for example if the exhaust valve springs are rated for 45PSI and you exceed that you run the risk of sucking one of the valves open and slapping it with the piston.
Most major name brands of exhaust brakes (BD, Pac, Banks) have their brakes carefully regulated to prevent this. Our BD Brake uses industry leading variable orifice technology to control back pressure, 25 years with out a floated valve!
Most major name brands of exhaust brakes (BD, Pac, Banks) have their brakes carefully regulated to prevent this. Our BD Brake uses industry leading variable orifice technology to control back pressure, 25 years with out a floated valve!
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Originally Posted by powerstroked162
Here we go again, lol.
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Its like an addiction, I tried to just leave it but found it eating away at me so I had to go back and post. Myabe I just wanted to see your reply? LMAO
Have a great weekend and holiday Cowboy!
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Lol, nice! Have a great one yourself Dave. This coming week were gonna need to discuss exhaust brakes for my 6.4. As well as tranny controllers for the brake. Thought I'd give ya fair warning, lol
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