Want to do a muffler delete...
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So what you're saying is use the clamps to put the muffler delete pipe on instead of welding it?
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Was told not to.
A mechanic in my area said that it wouldn't do a thing to my EGT readings by removing the muffler. Said I shouldn't worry about the temps either. He has been in the business for many years and as far as I know hasn't steered anyone wrong. Don't want to be the first. I have a 99 F350 DRW and am pulling a 43ft Toyhauler. I keep feathering the throttle to keep the egt's below 1100 climbing. Have a programmer set for 100+ HP.
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Yeah your mechanic sounds like one of my local mechanics that everything from the factory is great and Superchips is the best thing out there. A free flowing exhaust and a good cold air intake will net you 200-300 degree drop in EGTs.
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A mechanic in my area said that it wouldn't do a thing to my EGT readings by removing the muffler. Said I shouldn't worry about the temps either. He has been in the business for many years and as far as I know hasn't steered anyone wrong. Don't want to be the first. I have a 99 F350 DRW and am pulling a 43ft Toyhauler. I keep feathering the throttle to keep the egt's below 1100 climbing. Have a programmer set for 100+ HP.
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Hook it, I'll pull it.
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Yeah i was talking to one of my mechanics about it and he said regardless of the inspection issue, do it any way. It is much better for your truck in different ways. One it is able to breath more, and the second reason he said is because of the drop in EGT's that he will notice. He said he recommended welding it though and that there are ways around the inspection issue.
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No difference what so ever. As long as he welds it right. The difference is you can take it apart with the clamps. I had to take mine apart a few times to get my down-pipe right. But that is a whole nother story. lol.