intake and exhaust

ticopowell · #1 Thu, August 11th, 2011, 12:39 PM

Hey all again,
So I am thinking of modding the intake and exhaust first in my truck, I like the zoodad mod, and I am looking for info on what filter and possible intake modifications I should do. I mainly want towing power and gas mileage, and as much of both as possible

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The other question is what exhaust should I do? I have read about a few options, larger everything, straight pipes, stacks going up through the bed, which of these would be the most benefitial for what I want?
I have seen the phrase "down pipe" is that basically the first piece of the exhaust after the turbo that goes down to the muffler? and what are up-pipes? those go to and from the intercooler?
Again thanks for the help!

***cleatus12r*** · #2 Thu, August 11th, 2011, 02:36 PM

The best filter for the money: Tymar. Google is your friend!

Exhaust?
On a budget---straight through muffler on factory pipe.
Money no object---any 4" system. Go with stainless if they salt your roads. Big fan of Diamond Eye. Look up Little Power Shop in the vendor section.

"Downpipe". Yes, from turbocharger turbine outlet to transmission crossmember.
"Up pipes". From exhaust manifolds to turbine inlet.

Don't expect any mileage gains or appreciable power increases from an aftermarket intake or exhaust.

ticopowell · #3 Tue, August 16th, 2011, 12:20 PM

Based on our phone conversation, I think I will stick with the stock intake and exhaust for now, but I am wondering what upgrade to do. When I get the money, I would like either the phoenix or FU chip or a CS. I like the price of the phoenix, the changability of the FU, but I really like and think I need the guages of the CS. If I got the phoenix or the FU chip I would probably get an edge insight so I could have good guages, but that costs quite a bit more which makes the CS make more sense.
What is everyone's opinion on these? Thanks!

turbosuzuki · #4 Tue, August 16th, 2011, 12:47 PM

i just had a 5" exhaust installed on my truck. i did the muffler delete, wow that was a mistake cause the drone is crazy. i will be putting the muffler back on. i have no complaints other than that about the system and im waiting for my truck to get back out the shop to install my tymar intake.
if your going to chip your truck you might need to free up the intake and exhaust some to keep egts in check maybe.
maybe someone with more knowledge will chime in, good luck with what ever route you choose

***907DAVE*** · #5 Tue, August 16th, 2011, 01:00 PM

I would get the chip and a set of gauges.

The CS is a real nice unit, but not as nice as having the ability to switch tunes on the fly. Also the mounting options for the CS in the Superdutys is kinda lame, none seem to have a clean appearance.

ticopowell · #6 Tue, August 16th, 2011, 01:08 PM

Thanks for the responses, the reason for not doing the intake/exhaust upgrades yet is because when I talked with Cody on the phone, he indicated that for the minor upgrades that I am looking at, they are not extremely benefitial. I understand the decrease in EGT's is very good to have, and I will eventually end up doing the exhaust, probably a 4" turbo back, but if I get the EGT guage with just a tuner I shouldnt have any problems as long as I am observant.

Keep the inputs coming, I like what I have heard so far

cj45lc · #7 Thu, August 18th, 2011, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 907DAVE

I would get the chip and a set of gauges.

The CS is a real nice unit, but not as nice as having the ability to switch tunes on the fly. Also the mounting options for the CS in the Superdutys is kinda lame, none seem to have a clean appearance.

What he said, it's real nice to let off the throttle & click the switch & keep on going.