Have a few ? about MOD's
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Have a few ? about MOD's
I have a stock 2001 F-250 Platinum Edition 4x4 PSD W/ 135,000 miles. I woun't to know what is the best exhaust 4" or 5" ? Should i spend alot for gauges or do they all work and last the same it just dependes on ther look? intake will be 6637. Don't have the money for DP yet.
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I'm jealous -- I love that truck!!
The main differences between the 4 & 5" exhaust is the sound, and I think the 4" is a little easier to install. Some say there is a little loss in bottom end with the larger exhaust, but that hasn't been proven. I like my 4" -- sound and all.
The gauges are mostly the same. Most here like the ISS Pro or DiPricols. I like the DiPricols because they match the OEM cluster perfectly and are backlit with LEDs.
My truck sounds like this, FWIW:
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/mp3/City.mp3
The main differences between the 4 & 5" exhaust is the sound, and I think the 4" is a little easier to install. Some say there is a little loss in bottom end with the larger exhaust, but that hasn't been proven. I like my 4" -- sound and all.
The gauges are mostly the same. Most here like the ISS Pro or DiPricols. I like the DiPricols because they match the OEM cluster perfectly and are backlit with LEDs.
My truck sounds like this, FWIW:
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/mp3/City.mp3
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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You should get gauges first. I have ISSOPRO from DIESEL MANOR. And my exhaust is 4" SS MBPR also from DIESEL MANOR. I would stick with a good set of gauges like these. Need to know what your truck is doing at all times.
DP-TUNER is bad a@@. Get the chip and valve body last.
DP-TUNER is bad a@@. Get the chip and valve body last.
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I guess your decision between 4" & 5" depends on what you're looking for. I have the MKO 5" with muffler and its pretty loud with a pronounced turbo whistle. Doesn't intrude on the cabin with the windows up which is nice. I can tell I lost a little low end grunt, but it makes up for it in the mid range and top end.
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I went with the MBPR 4" SS-409 with muffler, and glad I put the muffler on. I could always order the muffler delete if I wanted it. The muffler comes with the kit and a 5' SS tip. Easy install.
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I was told you only need to go 5" if you have 500+ hp, or for sound. what is the dif. in alluminized, ss 409, and i think there is a SS 304?
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Originally Posted by PlatinumPSD
I was told you only need to go 5" if you have 500+ hp, or for sound. what is the dif. in alluminized, ss 409, and i think there is a SS 304?
