Removing Muffler
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From: Howell, NJ
Removing Muffler
Just wondering if removing my muffler on my '00 Excursion will give me any benifit in performance & EGT Temps? I know it would be louder though!! The exhaust is a 4" Turbo back. Thanks
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From: Prince George, BC
i removed mine about 4-5 months ago, and saw no preformance benefits, but it will definatley will lower EGT temps. it is loud with the muffler on, i liked blasting people out with thier window rolled down at a stop light, you could see them cursing you as you pull away, haha
on that note, i am sad to say that i just put my muffler back on last night, i couldnt take the drone on the highway when i have my camper in the box, it gave me a headache.
on that note, i am sad to say that i just put my muffler back on last night, i couldnt take the drone on the highway when i have my camper in the box, it gave me a headache.
Of the next Riffraff East
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From: Concord NC
I vote for losing it as well. Just a word for thought, Here in NC, they are starting to crack down on trucks having original equipment when getting an annual state safety inspection. I had to go to four differant inspection stations before I could get her passed. I don't know about other states, but here it is going to get tough. I am glad I never had a cat converter on it, because that would be a must now.
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I removed mine years ago, I really didnt think is all that louder, just the turbo spool up and whistl was louder, no drone!
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From: Millbrook Alabama
Originally Posted by zx250
I vote for losing it as well. Just a word for thought, Here in NC, they are starting to crack down on trucks having original equipment when getting an annual state safety inspection. I had to go to four differant inspection stations before I could get her passed. I don't know about other states, but here it is going to get tough. I am glad I never had a cat converter on it, because that would be a must now.
I am so glad we don't have inspections in AL.
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Originally Posted by bdrummonds
how would they know if it came with a cat or not, some did, some didn't. Remember " in some states a turbo is considerd a muffling device." Your experiences may vary.
I am so glad we don't have inspections in AL.
I am so glad we don't have inspections in AL.
They are using the VIN numbers. It don't have to be original size, but if it had a cat, then it will have to have one to pass. If it had a muffler, it will have to have one to pass, ect.