1994.5 - 1997 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel

Rain caps or not?

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May 30, 2008 | 11:40 AM

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wmiller

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Rain caps or not?

what do you all think 5" flat top stacks to cap or not? Where can I get a nice set of chrome or stainless for not to much?

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May 30, 2008 | 11:48 AM

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I like the caps send only to the mitre cut. And definately put the caps on. I like the sound of the tink..tink..tink at idle

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May 30, 2008 | 12:32 PM

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secondarychaos

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Ya, i'd go with the caps, that way if it rains you dont repaint your truck when you step on it... (so i've heard)

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May 30, 2008 | 01:02 PM

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custom_nirvana

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Do it!
I wish flappers werent 200 bucks a peice for miter cuts or i would have them on mine.
I wanna say you can get some for about 45 to 60 bucks.

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May 30, 2008 | 01:12 PM

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I am not a fan of flat tops at all but I think if you going to do them then caps would be the way to go.

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May 30, 2008 | 01:54 PM

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caps r the only way to go with flat tops, IMHO. Check out my gallery for pics

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May 30, 2008 | 02:36 PM

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i was gona do miters but i had flats laying around. I'm feeling the caps too

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May 30, 2008 | 03:00 PM

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Caps are $200 for miters??? you say each, is that each pipe or each set?
HOLY CRAP!!!

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