Is straight pipe bad for your diesel engine?

Is straight pipe bad for your diesel engine?

Straight pipe works good if you’re on a budget. Had mine like that for 3 years and never had a problem. Noticed a little gain in mpg and tiny drop in egt.

Can you have a straight through exhaust?

A straight pipe exhaust will reduce the amount of pressure that is put on an engine by exhaust gases, which will let an engine function better overall. You’ll see an increase in both horsepower and torque when you put a straight pipe exhaust into place.

Do you need a tune for straight pipe exhaust?

You will need to tune your vehicle to the straight pipe exhaust design if you decide to alter its setup. Your vehicle might sound louder, but it is rare to get a boost in your overall performance. A few extra HP won’t give you a better acceleration profile.

What is the best size exhaust for a 7.3 Powerstroke?

Typically, if you do a lot of highway driving or want the exhaust as quiet as possible, we would recommend the 4” exhaust system. Both size exhaust systems will give you more turbo noise also.

What kind of exhaust system do I need for a 1999 Ford PowerStroke?

The Magnaflow 17879 5″ Turbo-Back Stainless Steel Custom Builder Pipe Kit offers the most options for customization on your 1999-2003 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke. For the racer, it provides a mandrel bent pipe-only exhaust from turbo to tail pipe complete with all hardware.

What kind of exhaust system does a Ford F-350 have?

Smooth transition bends allow for low turbulence, increasing horsepower, torque and lowering EGTs.Fitment Notes: 1999.5-2001 F-250/F-350 (All Transmissions)2002-2003 F-250/F-350 (Automatic Transmission Only)All Crew and Extended Cabs applies to Ford F-250/350 Pickups. This system is not intended for use on Cab and Chassis models.

How much horsepower does a Ford 7.3 Powerstroke have?

3 Powerstroke is a two-valve behemoth which measures in at 444 cubic inches and has a maximum stock power rating of 275hp and 525lb.ft. of torque. While that may not get you down the racetrack in a hurry, the 7.3 can tow like a champ, gets great fuel mileage for its size, and is one of the more reliable diesel powerplants Ford has used.

What kind of muffler does a PowerStroke use?

The stock down pipe is replaced with a 3” mandrel bent pipe, and it transitions to 5” near the transmission for minimum restriction, and the optional muffler will give you an aggressive but not obnoxious sound.