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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:09 PM
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Exhaust ?

I have an early 99 and have a Banks exhaust system with the cat removed. When I have the camper on I get a pretty bad droan in the cab at certain RPM's. It is a 6 speed with a Banks tuner and a few other items. I am wondering if I should remove the muffler altogether or is there another manufacture that you guys like more for a muffler. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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What kind of intake do you have? Sometimes the drone comes from there. Removing the muffler "normally" causes more drone from what I understand. I have the MBRP system, and I don't have drone, but I don't tow much either.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:13 PM
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The exhaust probably isn't causing the drone unless it's rubbing on something. What do you have for an intake?
Edit- damn you and your fast fingers Joe
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:15 PM
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When you say intake are you talking about the air cleaner? if so I am running the updgraded Ford air cleaner and box but it was doing it before that. If I am not on the right track let me know.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:17 PM
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Yes that is what we mean by intake. I'd check to see if your exhaust is rubbing somewhere. If not, you'll just have to live with the noise.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Would pulling the muffler out and welding a pipe in give me any advantage to HP etc. over leaving the muffler in?
 
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Old Apr 9, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Nope, just a little more noise.
 
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