Do I Really Need A Muffler?
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Do I Really Need A Muffler?
I went back to ford so that they could run more tests on my surging 03.
During the test the tech commented on how loud the turbo was, and I mentioned that the muffler was removed and I beat the cat out. Right away he tells me that this is the reason my truck won't hold a steady idle. I asked him about the ebp being removed from the strategy and he said it didn't matter, I also asked about the amount of backpressure the turbo puts on the system and he said I still needed a muffler. Does this sound right?
During the test the tech commented on how loud the turbo was, and I mentioned that the muffler was removed and I beat the cat out. Right away he tells me that this is the reason my truck won't hold a steady idle. I asked him about the ebp being removed from the strategy and he said it didn't matter, I also asked about the amount of backpressure the turbo puts on the system and he said I still needed a muffler. Does this sound right?
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nope. he's just saying that cuz it's against federal law to remove the cat and I don't think they are even supposed to work on vehicles without a cat. not sure though. anyhoot, go to a different dealer with a tech that knows how to fix a 6.0L. I mean, he doesn't even know why the turbo is loud...it's a freaking OH THREE! lol
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Originally Posted by dirtworker
and I beat the cat out.
Last edited by utahtom; Nov 18, 2007 at 09:18 PM.
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
Originally Posted by mettech
It needs some back pressure.
BTW--no muffler needed except for tender ears!
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From: lake park, MN
Originally Posted by mettech
It needs some back pressure.
The turbo makes MORE than enough back pressure, kittys for emissions, mufflers for young kids and old people!!!!
CUT THEM OFF!!!
