Power Strokes 1994-1997 Upgrades and AftermarketUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1994-1997 Ford F-Series with Power Stroke engine.
Greetings All,
I have been shopping around for a new exhaust for the '97 crew-cab dually in my signature. I've found several Diamond-Eye 4- and 5-inch aluminized, single pipe systems that fit within the budget (i.e. under $400).
Although I will not doing any of the serious, high-HP mods that would require the increased flow capacity of a 5-inch system, I am interested in the reportedly deeper, throatier sound they offer.
The question then is: will I have sufficient clearance over the rear axle to fit the 5-inch system? The truck is a 2wd (for the moment) with dual rear wheels and a gooseneck hitch.
Thanks in advance,
RD
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1997 F350 CC DRW E4OD POS. electric fuel, DIY6637, Beans Stage I. 200k and counting. webshots
Here's a pic of my 5", made up from mandrel bends:
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95 F350 CC XLT,bought new as 2x Dually,owner converted to 4x4,up on 38s, Baumann TCS controlled E4OD. http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j70/Briansshop/
Just getting broken in, 50,000 miles!
Brian, I love your truck and your fab skills, but in this case I don't think there is much comparison between your truck and a 2wd.
I have a 5" TYMAR/Diamond Eye/ Motoblue system on my 96 CC which is at stock F350 height. The overaxle pipe and tailpipe don't have enough clearance and fit poorly and this truck is 4" higher than a 2wd. I wouldn't do it again on mine and darn sure not on a lower truck.
I will have to admit that it sounds mean when it comes on the turbo just right, but the rest of the time it is just choppy.
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Mine: 91 F250 Reg Cab 4x4 5spd 7.3IDI 4.10LS 145,000 miles. Banks Sidewinder 92 D60 F axle w 97 brakes and Powerlock. Lift: about 4" over stock 250. 33x12.50x16.5 Pro Comp MTs Magnaflow 12" muffler. Sees dirt everyday. Used to haul hay, wood, feed cows, check fence.
Hers: 96F250 CCSB 7.3 PSD 4x4 5spd 3.55 LS 190,000 miles. Puchased 7/03, Looked for a 5spd CCSB for a year!Dana 60 front axle, at stock F350 height (for now) Energy Poly bushings, Bilsteins, 305/70/16 Pro Comps on 16x10 Weld Outbacks, AFE Pro7,TYMAR 3x3.5x4 downpipe,TYMAR 5" straightpipe, gutted EBV, IH Non EBV pedistal,New Alliant AC Injectors,(stage 1)Cal reg kit, SBC Con O clutch, permenent clutch bushing fix, AC mod with a different twist, AMP Powersteps with custom brackets and wiring(one of 2 OBS trucks with them according to AMP) Line of Fire. Sees dirt everyday.
My Company pickup: 86 F250 6.9 C6 320,000 miles Co trucks 5 89 to 94 IDI's, plus about 50 more diesels.
Diesel Mechanic 28 yrs
Yea, guess I have a little more room under mine. I considered running mine straight, no bends over the axle, but thought it would just look funny.
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95 F350 CC XLT,bought new as 2x Dually,owner converted to 4x4,up on 38s, Baumann TCS controlled E4OD. http://s77.photobucket.com/albums/j70/Briansshop/
Just getting broken in, 50,000 miles!
That being said, I had a chance to be beside the wife's truck with the 5" in traffic today, kinda coaxed her into getting on it ("hell no you not passing me with a 6.9") and the sound was ............well it was almost a sexual experience at about that sweet RPM.
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Mine: 91 F250 Reg Cab 4x4 5spd 7.3IDI 4.10LS 145,000 miles. Banks Sidewinder 92 D60 F axle w 97 brakes and Powerlock. Lift: about 4" over stock 250. 33x12.50x16.5 Pro Comp MTs Magnaflow 12" muffler. Sees dirt everyday. Used to haul hay, wood, feed cows, check fence.
Hers: 96F250 CCSB 7.3 PSD 4x4 5spd 3.55 LS 190,000 miles. Puchased 7/03, Looked for a 5spd CCSB for a year!Dana 60 front axle, at stock F350 height (for now) Energy Poly bushings, Bilsteins, 305/70/16 Pro Comps on 16x10 Weld Outbacks, AFE Pro7,TYMAR 3x3.5x4 downpipe,TYMAR 5" straightpipe, gutted EBV, IH Non EBV pedistal,New Alliant AC Injectors,(stage 1)Cal reg kit, SBC Con O clutch, permenent clutch bushing fix, AC mod with a different twist, AMP Powersteps with custom brackets and wiring(one of 2 OBS trucks with them according to AMP) Line of Fire. Sees dirt everyday.
My Company pickup: 86 F250 6.9 C6 320,000 miles Co trucks 5 89 to 94 IDI's, plus about 50 more diesels.
Diesel Mechanic 28 yrs
RD,
Feel free to check out my pics. I've got a 97 SRW 2WD Crew Cab with a 5" system I got from Tymar. I have not had any issues with it rubbing. The clearance is tight, but doable. I finished it off with a 6 inch chrome tip. Installed it while laying on my back in the driveway. Hardest part was getting the old downpipe out. Other than that I love the system. Nice little turbo flutter when you pull off and a nice deep sound when you get in it.
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1997 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4x2 with 7.3L. Tymar Intake, Bores bumper guides, J.C. Whitney chrome cab lights, Steel Horse Stainless Steel grab handles, Hornblasters 3 chime chrome train horns, 3" to 4" downpipe/5" exhaust into a Walker BTM/6" polished Stainless Steel tip. ISSPRO boost/pyro/tranny A-pillar gauges. Pioneer AM/FM/CD player, Polk speakers, kicker amp and 12 inch sub behind the back seat. DP tuner F-5 chip with stock,80hp tow,80hp econo,100hp, and smoke programs. Sonnax/Tricumulator valve and springs transmission shift enhancement kit.
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