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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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Best downpipe back system,,,?

Howdo all, I bought a 96 F-350 4x/CC/7.3/ZF 5sp it has 85k on it, and the previous owner had a BD exhaust brake and a GearVendors OD put on and also a 70 hp chip and a new down pipe. He however, didn't change the REST of the exhaust,,, so I am looking to remove the cat and everything else from the downpipe back. Any suggestions?!?!? I have straight-piped my Excursion w/the 7.3, am I looking at about the same note coming out the end?!! I love the sound of my Ex,,,,

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Old Jul 22, 2009 | 09:45 PM
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you will get a better responce in the diesel section but i like HYPERMAX or MBRP
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Pickupmanx2
Howdo all, I bought a 96 F-350 4x/CC/7.3/ZF 5sp it has 85k on it, and the previous owner had a BD exhaust brake and a GearVendors OD put on and also a 70 hp chip and a new down pipe. He however, didn't change the REST of the exhaust,,, so I am looking to remove the cat and everything else from the downpipe back. Any suggestions?!?!? I have straight-piped my Excursion w/the 7.3, am I looking at about the same note coming out the end?!! I love the sound of my Ex,,,,

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Joe
I know the latest diesels have catalytic convertors, but is there a cat on a 1996 7.3?

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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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YES. the 94-97 powerstrokes had them. Then i believe the 99-00 7.3 did not Then the 01-03 7.3 did. Then all 6.0's did
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 09:11 AM
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you will get a better responce in the diesel section but i like HYPERMAX or MBRP
Yep thought about that after the fact,,, gonna post it over there too.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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YES. the 94-97 powerstrokes had them. Then i believe the 99-00 7.3 did not Then the 01-03 7.3 did. Then all 6.0's did
Brad,

Wow--no kidding!

Well, that's why I come here--I learn something every day--LOL.

Thanks, man.

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