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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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Exhaust Question

I have a 1997 F-250 with the 7.3L and i want to straight pipe it. Is this going to affect back pressure or any other mechanical problems? I already know it will be loud, thats what im looking for
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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It will make your truck breathe a LOT better. Mine has been straight piped for a year now since I bought it. No Cat or muffler and a 3" downpipe. Is a bit louder at wide open throttle but if you run it back to the stock exit location you probably won't notice that it's much louder when just cruising.

I would also suggest doing a 6637 intake mod.


Best beginning mods on these trucks is a free flowing intake (6637), bigger downpipe, and free flowing exhaust. Single 4" is plenty big for most trucks.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 01:32 PM
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In a diesel you don't want back pressure.
Pretty much the quicker you get it out the better.
 
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