4" exhaust -vs 5"

[Locust Cutter]

Hey everyone, I looked around before posting this, so if I missed it, then I apologize,... I'm looking at a MBRP 4" turbo-back for my '04, (straight pipe-no kitty/can). I'm torn between the 4" and the 5" though. Other than tonal preference, are there any real pros/cons to either size other than price? Money is tight right now, so it'll be the basic alumized, and I dont want stacks because being a short bed, once I throw my toolbox on, the gooseneck will be too tight for comfort. Any thoughts? I'll buy the chrome "permanent" setup later on, but for now I just want to free up the restrictions, mileage and drop the egt's.
Thanks!

[dereku]

5 is bigger and it flows more.

[SickStroke6.0]

5" is useless, besides putting your wallet on a diet..

I would go the route I did, and grab a 4" MBRP Aluminized Turbo Back Exhaust with a Muffler Delete and Cat Delete for $260 shipped from Adam at FCDP. That's a steal!!

And use that extra money from buying a 5" and put it towards some gauges and an SCT.

[smokersteve]

5" is much louder, 4" has better low end, 5" is more $, 5" has lower egt's but for this to be an issue over 4" you would have a high HP setup

[SickStroke6.0]

Originally Posted by smokersteve

5" is much louder, 4" has better low end, 5" is more $, 5" has lower egt's but for this to be an issue over 4" you would have a high HP setup

I've always been told that the EGT's will be the same no matter 4" or 5" until you push over 600HP. And I've also been told that the 4" is also louder, but that the 5" is deeper and more throatier.

[Locust Cutter]

Originally Posted by smokersteve

5" is much louder, 4" has better low end, 5" is more $, 5" has lower egt's but for this to be an issue over 4" you would have a high HP setup

That's what I was looking for. Sounds like 4" will do it as I am not looking for more than about 450hp as I tow a lot and want it to stay together, (studs are going in right now). I also have to keep the 'Boss' happy on road trips and am looking for all around power, rather than just top end dragging. I appreciate it.

[843Powerstroke]

I have a 4in MBRP turbo back and i love it. No other diesle i know sounds the same. I wouldnt trade it for any other. Trust me you will be very pleased

[smokersteve]

Originally Posted by SickStroke6.0

I've always been told that the EGT's will be the same no matter 4" or 5" until you push over 600HP. And I've also been told that the 4" is also louder, but that the 5" is deeper and more throatier.

yes I agree

[dereku]

I would go with 5 now so you dont need to later jmo

[xceslimitd]

I've got the 4" dp and 5" back that dumps out the side in front passenger rear tire. Sounds like a beast. I love it! And your probably only talking about $50-75 difference to go go with 5" over 4" in the aluminized. Probably quite a bit more if you went with stainless upgrade though.